A Captain of a boat that is moored in the Floating City may not normally have to worry about falling from great heights, but with the recent news of blimp rides, a prudent Captain may wish to provide for his own safety in the case of an air accident while on board.  This patent describes an apparatus and method for constructing and using a parachute to slow descent to the surface.

First, a backpack is constructed.  Tethers (1) are used to form shoulder straps to harness the backpack to the user.  A bundle, described below, is placed inside a bag made from fishnets (2), easily ripped in case of need.  A pull-cord made of twine (3) is attached to a hook (4) anchored into the fabric of the fishnets such that the bag will rip open when the cord is pulled and deploy the contents.

The contents are as follows: curtains (5) are stitched together using a stapler (not pictured) into a dome shape.  Lines made from woven-together string (6) connect the edges of the dome to the tether-straps.  When this package is deployed, the wind from free-fall will open the dome and slow the user's descent.  It is vital for safety to be sure that the lines are strong enough to handle these stresses, and that they are securely attached to both the harness and the curtains.  It is hoped that this device will not be necessary, but for extra safety, it is recommended to carry a helmet (8) - a big pith helmet or a flying helmet should do - and a flare (7) to signal potential rescuers once you splash down.  Also, it's recommended to land in the water.