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Everything You Need to Know About Gliding Sports Insurance
How about starting with a "Did you know?" The expression "gliding sports" is a French term that does not exist in any other language! Initially, the concept of gliding sports was associated with sports that use a board: surfing, windsurfing, skiing, snowboarding, etc. Over time, its usage has expanded to sports that share three common characteristics: the pursuit of fun, extreme sensations, and high technicality.
Today, many gliding sports are seen as high-risk activities that offer adrenaline rushes like no other! However, risk-taking should always be measured, and taking out gliding sports insurance can help you practice your favorite activity with peace of mind.
Good to know: AssurSport is multi-sports insurance that covers all your leisure sports activities, in other words: outside of competition. The only exception is that competitions organized outside of a sports federation framework can be covered by AssurSport.
The Development of Gliding Sports in France
While winter sports and surfing are undoubtedly the first gliding sports to have been democratized, there are now many families of "gliding sports" that attract thrill-seekers. Gliding sports are generally classified into three types:- Aquatic gliding: alongside surfing and windsurfing, we also have bodyboarding, wakeboarding, water skiing, rowing, kayaking...
- Aerial gliding: hang gliding, paragliding, as well as base jumping and wingsuits
Precautions to Take When Practicing Gliding Sports
First and foremost, don’t overestimate your abilities! If you’re not fully in control of your sport, avoid risky descents, rides beyond your level, or confronting waves that are too strong for you. Always stay well-informed about the environment where you’ll be practicing your sport: weather, wind forecasts, avalanche risks, conditions of slopes, rivers, and roads… These elements allow you to plan a safer outing. Another essential aspect: always check your equipment to ensure it will not fail! Lastly, never forget to stay vigilant about those around you when practicing your gliding sport. You may have taken all the necessary precautions, but if those around you haven’t, you could quickly become the victim of an accident. Keep an eye out, stay attentive, and respect safety distances!Gliding Sports Insurance: The Best "Accessory" for Extreme Sports Enthusiasts
In summer, you’re catching waves; in spring and fall, you’re in the air; and in winter, you’re on the slopes... You’re a gliding sports fanatic! To enjoy your passions without the risks, it may be useful for you to take out a sports insurance policy that will cover you in case of accidents. A policy such as AssurSport protects you for all your gliding sports activities. It covers medical expenses, search and rescue costs, repatriation, and even pays out a lump sum in case of disability… You can pursue your sport with peace of mind, knowing you’re well-covered in case of an accident!Good to know: AssurSport is multi-sports insurance that covers all your leisure sports activities, in other words: outside of competition. The only exception is that competitions organized outside of a sports federation framework can be covered by AssurSport.
