The Southampton International Boat Show will host a Paralympic champion, journalists, marine writers and industry experts on its Foredeck Stage this September. The Foredeck Stage at Southampton International Boat Show, sponsored by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, will host new speakers and talks, as well as show favourites, designed to inspire, inform, and entertain […]
British Paralympic sailor Hannah Stodel has joined World Sailing as Para World Sailing manager. Stodel is a four-time Paralympian, triple world champion, and disabled sailing advocate. In her new role, Stodel will manage and build key responsibilities with international stakeholders, including governing bodies, committees, athletes, coaches, classes and equipment manufacturers. “Para Sailing has been growing […]
Sailing bodies from around the world have expressed their profound disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision not to reinstate sailing to the Paralympic Games for LA28. From the very start of World Sailing’s #BacktheBid campaign, the RYA and other sailing authorities have committed unwavering support to the reinstatement of sailing in the Paralympic […]
The RYA is launching a new support network at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show (26-27 February) aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK and supporting sailing’s reinstatement in the Paralympic Games. Packed with resources, training opportunities and advice, the hub, which is championed by RYA Sailability, will provide sailors, volunteers, […]