Sailability
Sailability activities cover a broad spectrum, ranging from recreation, therapeutic and competitive activities, from grass-root, entry level through to elite World Championships and Paralympic training.
Sailability Round North Island - Sailing opportunities for all people
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Paralympic Classification
Sailing is a multi-disability sport where athletes from all disability groups compete together.
The system is based entirely on the functions required to compete in sailing. The Four areas in sailing are:
- Stability- Hand Functions- Inability- Vision
Athletes are allocated a class based on points ranging from 1 (most limited functional ability) to 7 (the highest level of functional ability)
For more information on Disabled Sailing and frequently asked questions click here
Useful Links
Paralympics NZ Click here
Yachting New Zealand Click Here
International Association for Disabled Sailing Click Here
SAILABILITY TAURANGA
Sailability Tauranga aim to provide people with disabilities, the opportunity to sail safely and to experience adventure and freedom-building mobility, self-confidence and pride through achievement.
See below for details on Sailing in the Bay of Plenty