TS 13066

TS 13066 is a professional standard for the parasailing guide and instructor occupation. Its focus is the guidance, instruction, and safe organisation of parasailing activities, which differ from land-based or free-flight sports because the participant is lifted by a parachute-like canopy while being towed by a boat. Occupational standards define the common competence framework for a role, and this document sets out that framework for parasailing guidance and instruction.

How the occupation is framed technically

Parasailing is a tow-based water activity in which a boat provides the pull that allows a participant to rise into the air under a specialised canopy. In practical terms, a guide and instructor is responsible for preparing participants, explaining equipment use, giving instructions before and during the activity, and monitoring the flow of the operation. The role combines communication, supervision, and risk-aware coordination, all of which are central in outdoor recreation services.

In general technical context, parasailing performance depends on linked factors such as equipment, weather, sea conditions, and boat handling. For that reason, instruction is not just about describing the activity; it also helps participants understand how to follow directions, behave appropriately, and take part in an orderly operation. TS 13066 covers this parasailing-specific guidance and teaching role, while any detailed qualification rules belong to the text of the standard itself.

• Defines the participant guidance and training role in parasailing activities.
• Relates to tow-boat-based parasailing operations.
• Sets the professional framework for orderly and safe delivery of the activity.
• Places the occupation in the context of outdoor recreation and tourism services.