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In early June, two kiwi 2.4s, one Skud, and one Sonar will be packed into a container to go to the 2014 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships, being held in Halifax between 16th – 25th August. SKUD 18 helm Tim Dempsey says this will be the first time New Zealand has been represented in all three Paralympic sailing disciplines at a World Championship event.
In the 2.4mR One Person Keelboat: Paul Francis and Brett Willcock
In the Skud 18 Two Person Keelboat: Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher
In the Sonar Three Person Keelboat: David Barnes, Rick Dodson, Andrew May, Quentin Smith
The 2014 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships are an important event for the world’s Paralympic class sailors, as it is the first opportunity to qualify countries for a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Stay tuned over the coming months for more news.
