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Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Tuesday, January 31, 2023   

Disabled sailing will not be an Paralympic event

 Disabled sailing will not be an Paralympic event Yesterday, the International Paralympic Committee decided not to reinstate sailing in the Paralympic programme. Sailing had lost its status as a Paralympic sport after the London Games due to a lack of global coverage, according to the official reasoning. Since then, the World Sailing Federation has made great efforts, and with the choice of the Hansa 303 as the boat, the spread could be massively expanded. With Damien Séguin FRA and Jingkun Xu CHN, two disabled sailors will be taking part in the Vendée Globe 2024. World Sailing wants to further expand its efforts to promote Paralympic sailing. The report.
Disabled Sailing – Saturday, November 12, 2022
Saturday, November 12, 2022   

2.4m - World Championship 2022 - Davis Isand FL, USA - Final results

 2.4m - World Championship 2022 - Davis Isand FL, USA - Final results The World Championship of the former 2.4m Paralympic Class came to an end in Florida yesterday. ----- The disabled dominated at will: Dee Smith USA won with 4 race wins in 6 races, with Megan Pascoe GBR following just behind. In third place, the best non-disabled sailor was former Star Olympic participant Marko Dahlberg FIN. ----- There were 39 competitors from 9 nations at the start. The ranking.
Disabled Sailing – Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022   

Para-Kiting - World Sailing - Plenty of activity

With a first training camp on Lake Garda, World Sailing has further intensified its efforts to bring disabled sailing back to the Paralympics - here is the report. With the promotion of para-kiteboarding, World Sailing has succeeded in bringing many new nations to the starting line. Excluded from the Paralympics 8 years ago due to lack of international exposure, disabled sailing is set to return to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028. The report
Disabled Sailing – Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022   

2.4m - European Championship 2022 - Quiberon FRA - Day 2

 2.4m - European Championship 2022 - Quiberon FRA - Day 2 After two days, 4 races have been sailed at the 2.4m European Championship in Quiberon. Paralympic gold medalist and Vendée Globe finisher Damien Séguin FRA leads the ranking one point ahead of Megan Pascoe GBR. The best non-disabled participant is Antonio Squizzato ITA on rank 3. 38 participants from 10 nations. ----- The ranking list and the Facebook page with the videos.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019   

2.4mR - CanAm Series US Nationals - Charlotte Harbor, FL - Final results - Winner Dee Smith USA

The Parasailing Champion Dee Smith USA finished first in International 2.4 Meter Class US Nationals, the second of five events in the 2.4mR 2019-20 CanAm Series, held over the past weekend in Port Charlotte, FL, three points ahead of Allan Leibel CAN (National Yacht Club) on rank 2. ---- Winds from 2 to 15kn prevailed during the 9 races. 20 boats from Canada and the USA participated. ----- The results.
Disabled Sailing – Saturday, October 19, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019   (Image © Martina Orsini)

2.4m - World Championship 2019 - Genova ITA - Final results, no changes on the podium, Megan Pascoe GBR champion, Pocklington USA is 20th

 2.4m - World Championship 2019 - Genova ITA - Final results, no changes on the podium, Megan Pascoe GBR champion, Pocklington USA is 20th Finishing on the ranks 1 and 2 in the last races of the 2.4 metre World Championship in Genoa ITA yesterday, Megan Pascoe GBR, among the best disabled sailors for years, grasped the title 6 points ahead of Marko Dahlberg FIN. Fia Fielddahl SWE defended the 3rd place. ----- Tony Pocklington USA (Charlotte Harbour Yacht Club) lost five ranks and terminated on the 20th place among the 85 participants from 17 nations. ----- The results and the event facebook page with pictures and videos.
Disabled Sailing – Monday, July 8, 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019   

Para Sailing - 2019 Para World Sailing Championships - Cadiz ESP - Final results. FRA, ITA, POL and ESP win Gold, McRoberts/Lutes CAN Silver in RS Ventura

 Para Sailing - 2019 Para World Sailing Championships - Cadiz ESP - Final results. FRA, ITA, POL and ESP win Gold, McRoberts/Lutes CAN Silver in RS Ventura Damien Seguin FRA, (2.4mR), Piotr Cichocki POL (Hansa 303 men), Violeta del Reino ESP (Hansa 303 women) and Fabrizio Olmi/Davide Di Maria ITA (RS Ventura Connect) are the 2019 Para Sailing World Champions. John McRoberts/Scott Lutes CAN, winner of the RS Ventura fleet races, were relegated from rank 1 by the Italians in the winner-takes-all final race. Sailors from NOR, CAN, GBR, AUS, BRA and TPE took the remainder of the podium spots after the final showdown in Southern Spain. 28 nations were present in three single-hander and a double-hander event at this Championship. ----- The ranking lists, the event website and the event facebook page with photos and videos.
Disabled Sailing – Thursday, October 25, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018   

Hansa - World Championship 2018 - Hiroshima JPN - Final results, no NorAm participants

In Japan, the Disabled-Sailing World Championship took place. In the largest class, the Hansa 303-Double with 52 teams from 11 nations, the title was won by Yuna Nakayama/Sarina Shibata JPN. First in the One-Person Hansa 2.3 was Chris Ruston GBR. In the Hansa-303-Single, Piotr Cichocki POL took the title and in the Liberty, Bob Schahinger AUS ahead of Gerard Eychenne FRA was the result.
All ranking lists and the news.
Disabled Sailing – Sunday, September 23, 2018
Sunday, September 23, 2018   

2.4m, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Final results

The Final Races at the Para World Championship on Lake Michigan were held yesterday in light and variable winds.
The top-10 of the 2.4m sailed a classic Medal Race. Matthews Bugg AUS succeeded to replace Damien Séguin FRA on top grasping Gold. On rank 3 behind Séguin FRA finished Dee Smith USA 3.
The 10 best Hansa 303 sailed a Semi Final with the best 4 qualifying for the Final. In the Women, Ana Paula Marques BRA won the title ahead of Genevieve Wickham US and Violeta Del Reino ESP. In the Men, Gold went to Christopher Symonds AUS winning ahead of Waldemar Wozniak POL and the defending Champion Piotr Cichocki POL.
In the RS Venture, the dominators of the week Will Street/Jonathan Currell GBR remained on top winning ahead of Enrique Vives/Gabriel Barroso de Maria ESP and John McRoberts/Scott Lutes CAN.
The final report.
Disabled Sailing – Friday, September 21, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018   

2.4m, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 3

 2.4m, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 3 Just one race was held for the 2.4m at the Para Worlds on Lake Michigan, and with a race win, Damien Séguin FRA has taken the overall lead ahead of Matthew Bugg AUS. Another point behind follows Dee Smith USA on 3rd. The 4th-placed Heiko Kröger GER is already 14 points back.
The Hansa 303 fleets did apparently not race as the ranking lists were unchanged this morning.
The new RS Venture class has concluded the qualification phase with the two group leaders selected for the final round on Saturday. The remaining participants sail a repechage to select the other finalists. Matteo Balbo/Olivier Bollmann SUI still have a chance to qualify provided they improve their performance by on rank.
All ranking lists and the news.
Disabled Sailing – Thursday, September 20, 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018   

2.4mR, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 2

The Para Worlds on Lake Michigan continued yesterday with 3 races for the 2.4m and 5 heats for the Hansa 303 women, who completed only one race on the opening day.
Matthew Bugg AUS has taken the lead in the 2.4m with the day ranks 2/1/1, one point ahead of Damien Séguin FRA on 2nd. The French Paralympic Champion announced a few days before the Worlds, that he had just signed a contract with a sponsor for his Vendée-Globe-Project 2020. On the forthcoming Route du Rhum of November 2018, the one-handed Séguin FRA will participate with his Open 60.
In the Hansa 303 women, Olga Gornas POL clearly leads after 6 races ahead of Marina Perterer AUT.
No news were available this morning UTC from the other two classes.
The results and the event website.
Disabled Sailing – Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018   

2.4mR, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 1

 2.4mR, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 1 The Para World Championship on Lake Michigan began yesterday with 2 races for the 2.4m, 4 races for the Hansa 303 and 6 races for the RS Venture.
The favorites have already taken the first places in the 2.4m: Heiko Kröger GER and Damien Séguin FRA share the lead. Dee Smith USA follows on rank 3 among the 38 participants.
In the Hansa 303, Jens Kroker GER, Piotr Cichocki POL and Ange Margaron FRA are tied on top after 4 races in the men rankings, in the women, Olga Gornaz POL is first ahead of Marina Perterer AUT.
The RS Venture sail in two 4-boat groups. Alexandra Rickham/Hannah Stodel GBR and Gian Bachisio Pira/Gianluca Raggi ITA lead in their groups.
The results and the event website.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Tuesday, September 18, 2018   

2.4m, Hansa 303, RSVenture - Para Sailing World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Start today

 2.4m, Hansa 303, RSVenture - Para Sailing World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Start today Today begins the Para World Championship on Lake Michigan with the most-popular 2.4m keelboat ant two new classes: the Hansa 303 and the RS Venture. With Damien Séguin FRA, Heiko Kröger GER, Paul Tingley CAN or Björnar Erikstad NOR, the well-known experienced top helmsmen are on the entry lists. The largest fleet are the Hansa 303 with 43 teams.
The entry lists and the event website.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Disabled Sailing – Friday, August 3, 2018
Friday, August 3, 2018   

Mini 650 - Les Sables-Les Acores-Les Sables - Leg 1 - Day 12

 Mini 650 - Les Sables-Les Acores-Les Sables - Leg 1 - Day 12 As expected, Ambrogio Beccaria ITA finished leg 1 in Horta as first of the Series Minis. This morning at 7hrs crossed Félix De Navacelle FRA the line as 2nd, while the fight for rank 3 will probably be decided on the finish line only between Amélie Grassi FRA and Valentin Gautier SUI separated by one mile only 19nm before the arrival. They are expected by this afternoon.
In the Protos after the winner François Jambou FRA and the second-ranked Erwan Le Méné FRA, Axel Trehin FRA and Jörg Riechers GER as 3rd and 4th arrived at Horta yesterday afternoon.
The race tracker and the daily news.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017   (Image © Jean-Marie Liot)

Around-the-world record - François Gabart FRA on standby

 Around-the-world record - François Gabart FRA on standby Since Sunday, the Vendée-Globe-winner François Gabart FRA has been on standby in Port-la-Forêt to wait for a optimal winds to start his solo round-the-world record attempt. The valid current record is 49 days and 3 hours, established last year by Thomas Coville FRA. At present, there is no adequate weather window showing up.
The news.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017   

2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Final results, no North Americans in top ranks

 2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Final results, no North Americans in top ranks The Paralympic Classes World Championship was concluded in Kiel on Sunday. Three more races were held in a 15-18 kn wind.
The situation in the 2.4m before the last race was more than exciting: The frist three boats were separated by 2 points only. Heiko Kröger GER controlled the nerves on his home waters grasping his second World Champions' title. Matt Bugg AUS and Damien Séguin FRA followed on the ranks 2 and 3. Dee Smith USA was demonstrating his class with five top-ten results, but three downers (UFS, DNF, DNC) relegated him on the 16th place overall.
Violeta del Reino ESP won the title in the Hansa 303 women, and Piotr Cichocki POL is World Champion in the Hansa 303 men. Edward Leroy USA did not sail the last four races and finished the Championship on rank 24.
The news and all ranking lists.
Disabled Sailing – Sunday, June 25, 2017
Sunday, June 25, 2017   

2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 4

 2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 4 The World Championship of the Paralympic Classes continued yesterday in rain and a good breeze.
In the 2.4m, Heiko Kröger GER moved on top thanks to 2 race wins. Only one point behind follows Matthew Bugg AUS on 2nd, Damien Séguin FRA on rank 3 has another point's backlog. Dee Smith USA is now 13th, Jacky Gay CAN 33rd among the 43 boats from 26 nations.
In the Hansa 303 women, Violeta del Reino Diez de Valle is first, in the Hansa 303 men, Piotr Chichocki POL replaced Christopher Symonds AUS on top. Edward Leroy USA and his team are 24nd among the 25 starters.
All ranking lists and the daily news.
Disabled Sailing – Friday, June 23, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017   

2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 2, only one race for the 2.4m, Dee Smith USA 13th

 2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 2, only one race for the 2.4m, Dee Smith USA 13th The Para Classes were hampered by the lack of wind as well. Only the 2.4m completed one race won by Björnar Erikstad NOR. Damien Séguin FRA advanced on top of the overall classification with his 2nd race rank. Dee Smith USA (UFD early start disqualification discarded) is now 13th, Jacky Gay CAN 33rd among the 43 boats from 26 nations.
In the Hansa 303 women, Magali Moraines FRA is first, in the Hansa 303 men, Christopher Symonds AUS is on top. Edward Leroy USA and his team are 22nd among the 24 starters.
Disabled Sailing – Thursday, June 22, 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017   

2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 1 with USA and CAN teams

 2.4m, Hansa 303 - Paralympic World Championship 2017 - Kiel GER - Day 1 with USA and CAN teams The Disabled-Sailing Classes World Championship (on 2.4mIJ and Hansa 303) began yesterday with two races. Since disabled sailing has been eliminated from the Paralympics 2020, World Sailing is making big efforts to promote the sport on all continents to regain homologation.
In the former Paralympic 2.4m Class, Daniel Bina CZE has taken the lead. Heiko Kröger GER and Damien Séguin FRA follow on the ranks 2 and 3. Dee Smith USA (with a UFD early start disqualification) is 30th, Jacky Gay CYN 35th among the 43 boats from 26 nations.
In the Hansa 303 women, Magali Moraines FRA is first, in the Hands 303 men, Christpher Symonds AUS is on top. Edward Leroy USA and his team are 22nd among the 24 starters.
All ranking lists and the daily news.
Thursday, June 22, 2017   

International Classes, 2.4 mIJ - Kiel Week - Kiel GER - Final results, Dee Smith USA 2nd

 International Classes, 2.4 mIJ - Kiel Week - Kiel GER - Final results, Dee Smith USA 2nd The International Classes concluded the 2017 Kiel Week yesterday with more light-wind races. We reported during the past days.
Here in addition the results of the 2.4m IJ yachts with Heiko Kröger GER as clear winner 13 points ahead of Dee Smith USA. Daniel Bina CZE was 3rd. 28 boats from 13 nations and 3 continents participated in this tune-up race to the World Championship at the same venue.
All ranking lists and the final report.
Disabled Sailing – Thursday, March 16, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017   

Paralympic Sailing - World Sailing plans a comeback as Paralympic sport

 Paralympic Sailing - World Sailing plans a comeback as Paralympic sport Eliminated as Paralympic Sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with the argument as not distributed globally, World Sailing has started an action plan to relaunch Paralympic Sailing for the 2024 Games. Last week, a first promotion event for Paralympic sailing in Asia was held in Hong Kong. The report of World Sailing.
The Paralympic Classes World Championship will take place during the Kiel Week 2017. A preview.
Disabled Sailing – Sunday, September 18, 2016
Sunday, September 18, 2016   (Image © Richard Langdon)

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Final results - Skud-18 Silver for CAN, Sonar Silver for USA, Bronze for CAN

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Final results - Skud-18 Silver for CAN, Sonar Silver for USA, Bronze for CAN After the Paralympic Skud-18 and Sonar Gold Medal winners known prematurely on Friday already, the third Paralympic title for the 2.4m keelboat was decided in Rio yesterday in favour of Damien Séguin FRA. Finishing 4th in the last race, he gained the upper hand on Matt Bugg AUS and Helena Lucas GBR remaining on the ranks 2 and 3. Three teams fighted in the Skud-18 for Silver and Bronze, as Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS were the premature winners already. Winning the last race was not good enough for Monika Gibes/Piotr Chichoki POL to climb on the podium. With a one point's backlog on Alexandra Rickham/Niki Birrell GBR, they had to content themselves with the 4th place. Silver went to John McRoberts/Jackie Gay CAN. Behind the premature Sonar Champion Colin Harrison AUS and his team, Silver and Bronze went to Alphonsus Doerr USA and Paul Tingley CAN.
The US Sailing Rio Report, all ranking lists and the final report.
Disabled Sailing – Saturday, September 17, 2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016   (Image © Richard Langdon)

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 5 - 2 x Gold for Australia

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 5 - 2 x Gold for Australia Before today's final races - one for every class - the Paralympic Champions are known in two of them: Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS take Gold in the Skud 18s and Colin Harrison/ Russell Boaden/Jonathan Harris AUS in the Sonars. Fitzgibbon/Tesch AUS are the first team in the Paralympics to grasp Gold in two consecutive Games. The fight for Silver and Bronze remains exciting as John McRoberts/Jackie Gay CAN on rank 2 are only one point ahead of Alexandra Rickham/Niki Birrell GBR, and with a 4 points' backlog, Monika Gibes/Piotr Cichocki POL are also withing reach of the Medals. In the Sonars, Alphonsus Doerr USA and Paul Tingley CAN one point behind will duel for the remaining Medals, but Aleksander Wang-Hansen NOR 4 points back has still a chance for a Medal. Not yet decided is the winner in the 2.4m. Matt Bugg AUS dropped on rank 3 after a disqualification and with a 10 points' deficit, he will hardly reclaim rank 1. Helena Lucas GBR and Damien Séguin FRA one point behind will duel for the title today.
The US Sailing Team Rio Report, all ranking lists and the daily news.
Disabled Sailing – Friday, September 16, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016   

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 4

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 4 After yesterday's races sailed again in good conditions, the Paralympics are now in its crucial phase with another two heats today, and a final race tomorrow Saturday. The first decisions concerning the Medals will probably be made today already.
Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS won again both races in the Skud-18 and have now a 15 points' lead and a 2nd race rank as discard result ! They will hardly miss the Gold Medal. On rank 2 follow at equal points John McRoberts/Jackie Gay CAN and Alexandra Rickham/Niki Birrell GBR, and with a 6 points' backlog, Monika Gibes/Piotr Cichocki POL remain within reach of the Medals. Leader change in the 2.4m with Matt Bugg AUS on top with the day ranks 2/1/1. But Helena Lucas GBR is only one point behind. Damien Séguin FRA advanced on the 3rd place with a 7 points' advantage on the 4th-ranked Dee Smith USA. Heiko Kröger GER, one of the co-favorites, dropped on rank 6 and his deficit on the podium is already 12 points. Australian is the lead also in the Sonars. Colin Harrison/Russell Boaden/Jonathan Harris AUS are ahead of Alphonsus Doerr USA and his team with a 10 points' advantage. Paul Tingley CAN - Paralympic 2.4m Gold-Medalist 2008 - moved up on rank 3 thanks to a race win, at equal points with Aleksander Wang-Hansen NOR on the 4th position. The chasers follow closely packed, and even Lasse Klötzing GER on rank 8 has still an option on the podium with a 7 points' backlog.
The US Sailing Rio Report, all ranking lists and the daily news.
Disabled Sailing – Thursday, September 15, 2016
Thursday, September 15, 2016   (Image © Richard Langdon)

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 3

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 3 After the light-breeze Tuesday on Guanabara Bay, sufficient wind filled in yesterday to resail the postponed races of the previous day.
In the 2.4m, Helena Lucas GBR defended her first place inspite of a disqualification, but Matt Bugg AUS and Heiko Kröger GER reduced the gap on 2 points. Damien Séguin FRA is on only one point behind. Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS, day ranks 1/2/1 in the Skud-18, extended their lead on 8 points. Alexandra Rickham/Niki Birrell GBR advanced on rank 2, John McRobertson/Jackie Gay CAN are now 3rd. In the Sonars, the Paralympic Champion 2012 John Robertson GBR and his team won all three races of the day and moved up on rank 5. Colin Robertson AUS still holds the lead 6 points in front of Alphonsus Doerr USA and his team. Richard Dodson NZL remains on 3rd.
The US Sailing Rio Report, all ranking lists and the report.
Disabled Sailing – Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Wednesday, September 14, 2016   (Image © Richard Langdon)

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 2, two CAN team on 2nd, Smith USA 3rd

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 2, two CAN team on 2nd, Smith USA 3rd Very light winds and a strong current made sailing challenging on the second day of the Paralympics on Guanabara Bay. The Skud-18 and Sonars completed one race, the 2.4 m race had to be abandoned.
Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS, the Skud-18 defending Paralympic Champions, confirmed their ambitions with another race win. John McRoberts /Jackie Gay CAN stayed on the 2nd place. New on rank 3 are Alexandra Rickham/Niki Birrell GBR. Colin Harrison AUS and his team remained on top of the Sonars. New on rank 2 is - thanks to the race win - Paul Tingley CAN. Vasilis Christoforou GRE follows on the 3rd position. Leader in the 2.4m without race yesterday is Helena Lucas GBR. Dee Smith USA is 3rd.
The US Sailing Rio Report, all ranking lists and the official report.
Disabled Sailing – Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016   

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic Games 2016 - Rio de Janeiro BRA - Day 1

Yesterday, the first races of the 2016 Sailing Paralympics 2016 have been completed with all three classes sailing 2 races each. The favorites are already in the top ranks.
Finishing 1 and 2, Helena Lucas GBR is the first leader in the 2.4m, 2 points ahead of Heiko Kröger GER. At equal points on rank 3 are Dee Smith USA and Matt Bugg AUS. The 2012 Paralympic Champions Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS, day ranks 1 and 2 as well, are first in the Skuds ahead of the tied John McRoberts/Jacky Gay CAN (5/1) and Marco Gualandris/Marta/Zanetti ITA. In the Sonars, Colin Harrison AUS and his team are on top followed by the teams of Richard Dodson NZL, Vasilis Christoforou GRE and Lasse Klötzing GER at equal points.
All ranking lists and the reports.
Disabled Sailing – Sunday, May 29, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016   (Image © Jasper Van Staveren)

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic World Championship 2016 - Medemblik NED - Final results, Gold for Doerr USA and his team in the Sonars

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic World Championship 2016 - Medemblik NED - Final results, Gold for Doerr USA and his team in the Sonars The Paralympic Classes World Championship 2016 ended yesterday with two races.
The big advantage of Heiko Kröger GER in the 2.4m keelboat before the last races yesterday was more than sufficient to grasp the World Champion's title, his 9th in the class. Damien Séguin FRA and Matt Bugg AUS earned Silver and Bronze. Clear victory in the Skud-18 as well where Monika Gibes/Piotr Cichocki POL, a new name on top of the class, easily defended their first place. The defending champions Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS dropped on 3rd behind Alexandra Rickham/Nikki Birrell GBR after a disqualification. The closest fight for the title was in the Sonars where only the last downwind played in favour of Alphonsus Doerr/Hugh Freund/Brad Kendell USA finishing one point ahead of John Robertson/Hannah Stodel/Stephen Thomas GBR. The Bronze Medal went to Colin Harrison AUS and his team.
All ranking lists, the final report and the videos.
Disabled Sailing – Saturday, May 28, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016   

2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic World Championship 2016 - Medemblik NED - Day 4

 2.4m, Skud-18, Sonar - Paralympic World Championship 2016 - Medemblik NED - Day 4 After yesterday's two races and before the final regatta today, nothing has been decided yet in the Paralympc Worlds on the Ijssel-Meer.
Heiko Kröger GER, best of the day with the ranks 1 and 3 in the 2.4m keelboats has now an 8 points lead on Damien Séguin FRA and his chances for the title look good. Only 2 points behind the French follows Matt Bugg AUS. Dee Smith USA on the 5th place is too far from a medal with a 10 points' deficit. Peter Eagar CAN is 24th. The solid lead of the surprise team Monika Gibes/Piotr Chichocki POL over the tied defending champions Daniel Fitzgibbon/Liesl Tesch AUS and Alexandra Rickham/Nikki Birrell GBR in the SKUD-18 is 12 points. John McRoberts/Jackie Gay CAN are 4th with 5 points behind a Silver or Bronze. Sarah Skeels/Cindy Walker USA are 9th. First in the Sonars are Alphonsus Doerr/Hugh Freund/Brad Kendell USA 4 points ahead of John Robertson GBR and his team. Colin Harrison AUS, Lasse Klötzing GER and Aleksander Wang-Hansen NOR have all still a chance for a Medal. Paul Tingley CAN and his team are 7th.
All ranking lists, the daily news and the videos.
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