The 1994 event involved 28 sailors with disabilities from across Canada and the US, who collectively sailed 135 times to compete for the Mobility Cup trophy.

Held at the Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver, the event included two (mouth operated) sip ‘n’ puff sailboats, operated by Larry Boden of Vancouver and Rene Dallaire of Montreal. The system, which enables high level tetraplegics to sail, debuted in 1993’s event.

The 1994 Mobility Cup also included a demonstration by blind sailor Bruce Gilmour.

Location

Jericho Sailing Centre ,
Vancouver, British Columbia.

Hosts

Disabled Sailing Association
Jericho Sailing Centre

Dates

Aug. 24 – 28, 1994

Personnel

Regatta Coordinator, Vaughan Wallace,
Race Committee Coordinator, Trevor Murrie

Legacy

Introduction of sip 'n' puff sailing for high level quadriplegics

Trophy winners

Gold Fleet winner | Brent Foote, Delta, BC

Silver Fleet winner| Roy Crawford, Victoria, BC