Join us at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL on November 10-11, 2026 at the WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium, the largest gathering of the parasail industry in the world!

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Thanks to Our 2026 Sponsors:

The full schedule will be released soon

2026 Preliminary Schedule

Monday, November 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Early Attendee Meetup at Pointe Orlando

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:30 AM	Registration Open / Coffee Served / Expo Hall Open
8:00 AM	Breakfast / Expo Hall Open
9:00 AM	Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:20 AM	US Coast Guard Address to the Industry
9:55 AM	CPR, Advanced Life Saving and Safety Skills
10:50 AM	Insurance Updates: Why Next Year is Different
12:00 PM	Lunch for all registered attendees
1:00 PM	Preventative Maintenance That Prevents Lost Revenue
2:05 PM	National Weather Service: Forecasting the Future
2:35 PM	Emergency Preparedness + Safety Equipment Demo
3:10 PM	FWC Presentation
3:30 PM	ASTM Safety Standards review, updates and discussion
4:20 PM	Expo Hall Open / Reception
6:00 PM	Dinner for all registered attendees
7:00 PM	Parasail Industry Awards
8:00 PM	Social time at Pointe Orlando

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:00 AM	Coffee / Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM	Breakfast / Expo Hall Open
9:15 AM	Opening Remarks / Salute to Veterans
9:20 AM	Engine Diagnostics: A Systematic Approach to Troubleshooting
10:30 AM	Extending the Life of Your Winch
11:15 AM	Legal Discussion and Review of Recent Cases with Q&A
12:00 PM	Lunch & Learn: Keeping Your Drive Alive
1:00 PM	Closing Reception / Operator Challenges Championship Round
2:00 PM	End of event

You can learn more about some of the topics that we will cover at this year’s event:

Featured Topics

Getting the Most From Your Engine & Drive 

Get a deeper look at the Volvo engine and DPI drive systems, with a focus on the maintenance and diagnostic practices that can help extend their service life.

Step-by-step demonstrations, covering:

• Coolant and fuel pressure testing
• Oil and filter service
• Sacrificial anode inspection
• ECU fault tracing
• Sensor and wiring issues
• Fuel system components
• Emergency steering
• Other key procedures

Attendees will learn how regular maintenance, early problem detection and a better understanding of these systems can reduce unnecessary wear, prevent larger failures and help keep engines and drives running reliably for as long as possible. 

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Problem Solved: Diagnosing Engine, Drive and Winch System Issues 

This session will help captains and crew better understand how these systems work, recognize symptoms, narrow down possible causes, and gather the right information before calling in a technician or taking things apart.

Better troubleshooting can mean faster repairs, more productive conversations, and less time spent chasing the wrong problem. 

The goal is simple: solve problems more efficiently, reduce unnecessary downtime and get the most out of the equipment you depend on every day. 

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Before Help Arrives: CPR & Lifesaving Skills Every Parasail Crew Should Know 

When a medical emergency happens on the water, the actions taken in the first few minutes can make a critical difference.

This session will give parasail captains and crew a practical overview of the lifesaving skills they should be prepared to use before professional help arrives.

Topics will include:

• Proper CPR
• AED use
• Recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest, stroke and heart attack
• Responding to choking emergencies
• Important considerations when assisting children
• General first aid principles.

The goal is to help crews recognize serious medical situations quickly, respond with greater confidence and provide meaningful support until EMS or other emergency personnel can take over. 

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PLUS: 

• Networking & Camaraderie 
• Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner and Receptions included 
• Meet-ups and Social Time 
• Discount Tickets on Area Attractions and Theme Parks 
• ASTM Standards updates 
• Emergency Situations Training 
• Insightful Sponsor Presentations 
• FWC Officers On-site 
• Exhibitor Booths & Hands-on Sessions