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We are super excited about operating Paradise Hang Gliding in Islamorada. We
will be right next to US 1 and in a very busy marina, only a short run to open
water for flying, and always have the option of heading for the bay side of the
islands. When the winds are kicking up 4-6' seas on the ocean side, the bay is
moderate chop.
We are going to be right at what is considered one of the top ten kiteboarding
locations in the world due to the wind and flat water, and we hope to scoop up a
fair number of students there. In addition, we will be flying right next to one
of the top spots in the Keys for enormous "sandbar parties", where hundreds of
boats anchor and raft up in waist-deep water about 1/2 mile from shore. The
ultralights that operated there in the past absolutely cleaned up with customers
from there. Another plus is that the parasail operation there is gone.
We need all the help we can get, so if you are not inclined to contribute,
please pass it along to friends and family. Visiting the Keys is always a great
time, and we will be offering our same top-flight service in one of the most
beautiful locations in the US.
Paradise Hang Gliding has been offering introductory tandem hang
glider flights above the Gulf of Mexico in the Naples/Ft. Myers area since 2008
with many happy customers and a perfect safety record. However, due to overly
restrictive ordinances in both Collier & Lee Counties, we have concluded that we
will never be able to obtain a beach vendor's permit. Without reaching the
masses, the business is failing to realize its true potential.
This is forcing us to deal with 3 main issues:
a lack of "walk-up" business
we are forced to transport to & from our inland storage location and set
up/break down all of our equipment each day of flying, which is an awful lot of
work !
Frequent rough seas and poor water clarity
Our SOLUTION is simple: we have secured an ideal spot in one of the busiest &
most beautiful locations in the Upper Florida Keys. Less than an hour from Miami
and only yards off US Highway 1 and adjacent to resorts, restaurants, kite
boarding, fishing charters, jet ski rentals, dive operations, etc., there is
truly no better place anywhere. In our new location, we have access to the ocean
side or bay side waters with equal ease, meaning we can always choose the side
with the smoothest water. We will also be able to leave our beautiful custom tow
boat in the water, highly visible to the public, ready to run with all equipment
in place. The crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys have enthralled
generations of visitors, and will provide our guests with a superior sightseeing
and wildlife spotting experience.
