The four-day event held at Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver, saw racing by 28 competitors from across Canada and the US – with local Vancouver sailors in a minority. The event is remembered for a world first – if featuring a (mouth operated) sip ‘n’ puff sailboat, which enabled high level tetraplegics to sail. This was the culmination of a two-year high-tech project to “include people with severe disabilities as active participants in our sailing program.” It was put through its paces that year by Larry Boden of Vancouver. |
LocationJericho Sailing Centre, HostsDisabled Sailing Association DatesAug. 25 – 29, 1993 PersonnelRegatta Chair, Lori Beaulieu LegacyContinued development of the sport of adaptive sailing Trophy winnersGold Fleet winner | Dave Schroeder, Miami, FL Silver Fleet winner| Charles Rosenfield, East Woodstock, CT Top sip 'n puff sailor | Larry Boden, Vancouver, BC |
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