World Sailing is responsible for Para World Sailing. It is administered through the World Sailing Head Office in London, UK and the Para World Sailing Committee.
Whatever your background, sailing is a versatile sport that can accommodate many types of disability. The first step is to find out what is already happening in your area by contacing the World Sailing Member National Authority (MNA) or Para Sports Organization in your country or simply visiting a local sailing club.
Almost any boat can be sailed by people with disabilities although it is clear that some are more suitable than others.
In 1996 sailing was included on the programme of the Paralympic Games as a demonstration event and it has been full medal sport until the Rio 2016 Para Games. It is one of the only sports in the Para sports in which athletes of any disability compete together.
For more technical information about Para World Sailing click here.
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