Para sailing includes short inshore races and sea events, emphasising tactical decision-making, boat handling, and physical coordination, with athletes competing individually or in teams.

 

The sport features a range of boat classes such as the Hansa 303, 2.4mR, and SKUD 18. These boats are designed or modified depending on the athlete’s impairment. Some use joystick or servo-assisted steering, specialised seating, or equipment for hoisting sailors in and out of the boat.

 

Competitions are classified, ensuring fair and balanced races. Athletes may sail solo or as part of mixed-gender teams depending on the class. Racing formats follow World Sailing rules, with courses marked by buoys and time-based or points-based scoring systems.

 

The sport challenges sailors’ skills in speed, tactics, weather reading, and control - making it one of the most demanding and rewarding disciplines on water.

 

The sport is governed by World Sailing. Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China is the member of World Sailing in Hong Kong, China and the organization of elite development of Para Sailing in Hong Kong, China.
 

Source of information credit: Intetnational Paralympic Committee