Christina Breen-Hale and Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham parasailing for first time
Someone once asked me what animal I would want to be if I could be one. It only took a second for me to say any bird that can soar and swim. It wasn’t until I tried the sport of parasailing that I agreed with my assessment.
High above the tranquil waters of Lake George, NY, the peacefulness of soaring in the sky above a boat that looked like a miniature toy, is where I found the beauty and serenity of soaring. Although I was attached to a parachute and harness with one of my members next to me, we flew and I realized I was absolutely spot on with wanting to be a bird that could take off and land on water.
The clouds drifted even higher than we parasailed although we felt high enough to touch them. The Adirondack Mountains were miniature in comparison to what they looked like on land. The quietness of only air with small bellows of wind was far more peaceful than the hustle of the tourist destination below us. Simple peace and beauty is how I would describe it.
The brave - Lynn Hidy and Kirsten Hodge starting their journey
Five of the women parasailing for the first time were scared of heights, where I was not, so I give them extra credit in joining me on this adventure. Their anxiety levels matched my excitement level of trying a new sport to check off my list. Having been a daughter to a stepfather who flew a Tiger Drummond four-seater airplane, and getting to “fly it” once in awhile with him at my side, made the experience a reminder of how peaceful it is in the sky. I never get the same feeling on a commercial jet.
Fearless Flyers: Carole Bildstein and Robin Bridson dancing in the sky
All of my fearless female friends said they loved the experience and would do it again, which means my goal of helping other women become more undaunted in their life and business worked. You only need to look at the photos of us to see the thrill it brought to their faces. Their trepidation of heights is stripped away in a single hour of time – that is a powerful decision.
The most fearless flying women I know!
So, the next time you stop yourself from doing something you are fearful of, remember these smiling faces, the empowerment you achieve when you try something new with anxiety, and give it a try. You will find yourself soaring higher and braver than you thought you were.
The Women TIES Fearless Flyers after our flights - ALL HAPPY.!
NOTE: A special thank you to the woman-owned business Parasailing Adventures for taking us out on their boat named “PINKY” for our adventure. Remember to buy from or hire woman-owned companies as often as you can.