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World ARC, LEG 1 Completed

01/14/2012 - Congratulations to all those that have completed or are about to complete the first leg of the world Arc St Lucia to the beautiful islands of San Blas, of the coast of Panama including Vessel Sapphire, a Discover 67 that had Parasailor USA's Jerry Twomey as crew.

A KITE WITH A HOLE IN IT

01/02/2012 - January 2012 edition of Sail Magazine "...The sail's stability and the lift it generates maredly reduces a oat's tendency to yaw, pitch or broach under it, allowing a crew to cleat the sheet and steer by autopilot..."

Happy New Year from Parasailor USA

01/01/2012 - Parasailor USA wishes all its customers and friends a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2012 at our Training Center in St Petersburg, FL or at our boat shows or events we have over the year.

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Upcoming Events

US Sailboat Show 2012 - Annapolis, MD

10/04/2012 - 10/08/2012

Come and see the Parasailor at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD! Our stand is located in between the main entrance and the entrance to tent C.

Parasailor USA Flotilla

10/19/2012 - 10/24/2012

Parasailor USA will be heading out to Captiva Island from St Petersburg, FL on a Flotilla. Parasailor Customers are able to book one of our yachts or bring their own. Email If you would like to participate, please send us an email at NTC.USA@parasailor.com and ask for prices. All Parasailor Customers and prospects Welcome.

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January 2012 Sail Magazine

SAIL - Jan 2012.pdf (1.2 MB)

Parasailor University & National Training Center

Parasailor University is located at the National Training Center in St Petersburg, FL. The video above will give you an idea at the level of training we provide and what you should expect when you join us at the National Training Center. For more information click on the video above and click on the USA Training link also above.

World Cruising Club / ARC

World Cruising Club Corporate Member ISTEC is a proud member of the World Cruising Club, organizer of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and other cruising races. Read on to learn how ARC participants enjoy special customer service.

ISTEC - The Downwind Company

ISTEC delivers innovative downwind sailing technologies. Invented and engineered in Germany, the Parasailor, ISTEC's flagship product, is the first ever downwind sail with an integrated, inflated airfoil. ISTEC's product range further includes the Parasail, another airfoil integrated downwind sail, the snuffing system Easysnuffer, and handy sail bags — true to ISTEC's mission: the Downwind Company.

Welcome to ISTEC - Home of the Parasailor and the Parasail

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