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Disabled & Paralympic Racing 

Sailing is one of the very few sports in which able-bodied sailors and disabled sailors, of all ages, can participate on equal terms.  Outlined below are details of how people may like to get involved with disabled racing, or get on to the Paralympic Pathway.

Here we will explain:

  • the Paralympic Pathway, or the route through disabled sailing to the top, and what you need to do to be part of the Paralympic Pathway;
  • the boats used in Paralympic sailing;
  • how to become “classified” within Paralympic sailing and much more.

The Paralympic Pathway
The route to through disabled sail racing and what you need to do to become part of the Paralympic Pathway.
Paralympic Class Boats
Details of the classes used in Paralympic sailing.
Classification
A Quick Guide to estimating eligibility for particiation in disabled sailing.
Paralympic Sailing
A brief history.
Non-Paralympic classes & racing opportunities
Other classes and links

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