Gliding in a parasail WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Parasailing, also known as parascending, paraskiing or parakiting, is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that resembles a parachute, known as a parasail wing. Wikipedia

A recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. Wiktionary

Recreational activity. Wiktionary (translation)