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Competition description

Competition is run under the International Sailing Federations (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing, the IFDS Race Management and Classification Manuals. There are slight modifications in equipment in order to suit the athlete's ability. The yachts used in Paralympic competition have keels, mainly because this design provides greater stability.[Full story]

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Classification

A scoring system that assigns points based on level of ability allows athletes from different disability groups to compete together in this Paralympic sport. After the evaluation of athletes with a functional disability by the Classification Committee, they are awarded points, based on their functional abilities, ranging from one to seven, standing for the lowest and the highest level of functionality ... [Full story]

Competition rules

Sailing The objectives of the IFDS Race Management Manual are: To provide a standard set of rules and guidelines for International racing, To draw on the best experiences of previous IFDS World Disabled Sailing, Championships and Paralympic events to assist a new Organizing Authority in preparing for a successful event ... [Full story]