Parapente The Stables_San Francisco, CA

The Stables is a renowned coastal soaring site offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Farallon Islands, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Managed by the GGNRA, flying here requires a P3 rating, site introduction, and a signed waiver. To fly at The Stables, pilots need: - A current USHPA Paragliding Intermediate rating with RS and AWCL special skills signoffs, or an approved foreign equivalent. - Completion of the Stables & Mori Point eWaiver. - An electronic Wings of Rogallo membership card showing membership expiry date, pilot rating, and eligibility to fly at Mori. - A site introduction from the site admin or an authorized designee. - Familiarity with The Stables site procedures, rules, and regulations. Signing the waiver indicates agreement to abide by the rules and regulations. Non-compliance can result in suspension of flying privileges. The site operates under a Special Use Permit from the National Park Service, which does not include hang gliding, motorized power, commercial activities, or tandem flying. Hiking is allowed only on designated trails, and dogs must be leashed. Launching and landing are restricted to designated areas, which will be shown during the site introduction. Top landing is permitted, as well as landing on the beach below the cliff. Launching or landing outside these areas is illegal and can jeopardize the permit. Launch is on a plateau about 80 feet above the beach. Ideal wind conditions are from WSW to NW, with soarable conditions mostly between April and October. Recommended wind limits are a minimum of 7 mph, ideal at 12 mph, and a maximum of 20 mph. The glide ratio to the landing zone is about 1:1, with top landing being the primary option. For more details, visit: [The Stables](https://wingsofrogallo.org/the-stables/) Maps: - [Map B](https://wingsofrogallo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-Stables-Map-B.png) - [Map C](https://wingsofrogallo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-Stables-Map-C.png) Site Committee Chair: Pam Kinnaird Email: stableschair@wingsofrogallo.org