2008 Paralympics

Timelines

The IPC has approved a 2008 Programme for Sailing and has honoured Sailing's expansion with the addition of another medal and event - and further challenged sailing to increase participation of women. IFDS is negotiating various athlete allocations, but the substance of this document will remain unchanged.

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Equipment Evaluation Process

IFDS asked the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for permission to add two extra events to the Paralympic Sailing program for 2008 in Beijing, China. The IPC has decided to allow IFDS only one additional event, a Two-Person Keelboat event.  Click here for more information

Single-Person Keelboat Measurement

Measurement of Single-Person Keelboat - 2.4mR.

2.4mR Class Rule Change Submission

Link to 2.4mR Class Rule Change Submission.

2012 Paralympics

Paralympic Sailing Competitions - Equipment

The current status of equipment selected for use at the future Paralympic Sailing Competitions is as follows:

Single-Person Keelboat – 2.4mR through to the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Evaluation is to be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

Two-Person Keelboat – SKUD18 through to the 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Commencing in 2010, evaluation is to be carried out on equipment for the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

Three-Person Keelboat – Sonar through to the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Evaluation is to be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

The IFDS Equipment Evaluation Commission is being given the task to evaluate equipment for the Paralympic Sailing Competitions. With regard to the 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition, equipment is being evaluated for the Single-Person Keelboat and Three-Person Keelboat events.

The IFDS Executive Committee has appointed the following members to the Equipment Evaluation Commission:

John TWOMEY (IRL) Chairman
Gustaf FRESK (SWE)
Bruce KIRBY (USA)
Greg OMAY (AUS)

Members have been chosen based on skill, experience and contribution.  The concept was to create a small group of experts rather than a large body of representatives each with their own special interests.  From a communications standpoint, conference telephone calls, emails and occasional face-to-face meetings are expected.  Funds are of course limited so communication via email is typically preferred. Any face-to-face meetings necessary are planned around existing events to minimize or eliminate any costs.

The final version of the IFDS Equipment Evaluation Event Criteria and application form has been published and is an open invitation to classes for consideration as the One-Person and Three-Person Keelboats for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

2016 Paralympics

Paralympic Sailing Competitions - Equipment

The current status of equipment selected for use at the future Paralympic Sailing Competitions is as follows:

Single-Person Keelboat – 2.4mR through to the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Evaluation is to be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

Two-Person Keelboat – SKUD18 through to the 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Commencing in 2010, evaluation is to be carried out on equipment for the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

Three-Person Keelboat – Sonar through to the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition. Evaluation is to be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

The IFDS Equipment Evaluation Commission is being given the task to evaluate equipment for the Paralympic Sailing Competitions. With regard to the 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition, equipment is being evaluated for the Single-Person Keelboat and Three-Person Keelboat events.

The IFDS Executive Committee will appoint the members to the Equipment Evaluation Commission. Members will be chosen based on skill, experience and contribution. The concept is to create a small group of experts rather than a large body of representatives each with their own special interests. From a communications standpoint, conference telephone calls, emails and occasional face-to-face meetings are expected. Funds are of course limited so communication via email is typically preferred. Any face-to-face meetings necessary are planned around existing events to minimize or eliminate any costs.