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Paragliding (Competition) Travel Insurance
If you plan to participate in a Paragliding (Europe Only - Competition), we can provide you with a Travel Insurance policy.
We offer the policies on a non-professional basis. Professional is if you are being paid or receiving any element of sponsorship, fees or prize money exceeding £500.
This policy is only available in Europe and is provided by our partner Adventures.
Please select Paragliding and this will automatically cover you for Amateur Competitions.
Please Note: We can cover the days you will participate in Paragliding (Amateur Competitions) if you already have a Travel Insurance policy. When getting a quote and purchasing a policy, you must take out Adventures Party A Only, so the cover is valid.
To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
Summary of Cover (per person)
PART A
| Section & Cover | Limit Per Person | Excess |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £100 |
| Search & Rescue | £50,000 | £500 |
| Activity Equipment* | £1,000 | £75 |
| Delayed Activity Equipment | £200 | - |
| Activity Equipment Hire | £300 | - |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | - |
| Curtailment | £2,000 | £100 |
*Activity Equipment is covered whilst in transit, storage, and use.
PART B
| Section & Cover | Limit Per Person | Excess |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Possessions | £2,000 | £75 |
| Valuables (incl. mobile phone) | £300 | £75 |
| Delayed Possessions | £200 | - |
| Loss of Personal Money | £300 | £75 |
| Loss of Travel Documents | £1,000 | £75 |
| Cancellation (incl Activity Course Fees) | £5,000 | £100 |
| Travel Disruption | £1,000 | - |
| Travel Delay | £120 | - |
| Abandonment | £5,000 | £100 |
Paragliding (Amateur Competitions) Travel Insurance is arranged for JS Travel Insurance through PJ Hayman & Company Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register number 497103). Registered office: Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire PO9 6DX. Reg no. 2534965. Adventures Travel Insurance is underwritten by Antares Syndicate 1274 at Lloyd&rsquo's. Antares is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Types of Paragliding Competitions
Accuracy - Precision Landing
It would be best to land the Paraglide within a 20cm radius area as accurately as possible. It is a bit like a game of darts, but you are the dart, aiming for the bullseye as your landing location.
Cross Country
This is a race to reach designated points in the air and accumulate as many as 1000 points.
Hike and Fly
You Fly! Once you reach the designated take-off point, you will hike up a mountain carrying all your Paragliding Equipment.
Acrobatics
These are stunts done in the air and, like Cross-Country, are probably the most dangerous of the competitions. They are often done in non-mountainous areas to reduce the risk of accidents.
Paragliding Competition FAQs
1. Do you provide Paragliding (Amateur Competitions) outside of Europe?
No, we only cover Paragliding (amateur competitions) in Europe.
2. Are there specific Search and Rescue policy benefits?
Yes, we cover Search and Rescue as a benefit up to £50,000. This is in addition to the Medical Expenses and Repatriation of up to £10,000,000.
3. Do I need to be a member of the BHPA (British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association) to compete?
Yes, this is a requirement. As a member, you will automatically have 3rd Party Insurance part of your membership. See the Policy Here
4. What if I have half-price, subsidised or free Paragliding equipment? Such as a branded harness?
This is fine, and we will still cover you for an Amateur Competition. This is not covered to be Professional.
5. What does the Competition typically provide for safety?
Live Trackers, Medical Rescue Services including Helicopter Rescue.
6. Is cover for COVID-19 included in this Paragliding Travel Insurance?
Yes, if a Pilot tests positive for COVID-19 whilst in the Competition and needs medical care, our policy covers these costs and Repatriation.
7. Does the policy cover my Paragliding Equipment?
Yes, we cover the Equipment up to £1,000 while in transit and storage and use. You might want to check your home contents insurance and see if there is an "All Risks" cover.
8. What is the age limit for Paragliding (Amateur Competition) Travel Insurance?
We cover up to 75 years of age. Please make sure you include all pre-existing medical conditions.
9. With an Annual Travel Insurance policy, how often can I participate in a Paragliding Amateur Competition?
There are no limits to the number of paragliding competitions you can participate in (Europe Only). Each trip can not exceed 31 days at any one time.
10. Does this policy also cover Paragliding outside of Amateur Competitions?
Any training (with a qualified instructor) and leisure flights are also covered.
We do not cover Paragliding if you are alone.
Useful Websites
10 Technical Tips for Paragliding Competition
