Honoring a Lifetime of Leadership in Parasailing

WSIA is proud to recognize James A. Vaught with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Parasail Operators Symposium! Beginning his career as a parasail deckhand in 1988, James has spent nearly four decades helping shape the watersports industry in Panama City Beach, Florida. From Great Adventure Parasail to Paradise Watersports and today’s Florida Parasail Company, his career reflects an enduring commitment to entrepreneurship, operational excellence, safety and customer service.Join us in Orlando as we celebrate James and his lasting contributions to the parasail industry!