IFDS Equipment Evaluation for future Paralympic Games 

Invitation to classes for possible inclusion as the Two Person Keelboat at the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

The International Foundation for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) has issued an open invitation to classes for possible inclusion as the Two Person Keelboat at the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.

IFDS is inviting submissions of boats for the Two Person Keelboat for consideration at evaluation events, with the principles being to provide a relatively physical, high-performance boat accessible to a wide range of functionalities.

It is anticipated that the equipment selected from the Evaluation Events will go forward for selection as the equipment for the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Sailing Competitions, and it’s planned that the selected equipment will be announced at the 2012 IFDS Annual General Meeting.

Preliminary indication of intention to take part should be submitted by Monday 1 November 2010.  Formal submissions should be received at by Emma Little, IFDS c/o ISAF UK Ltd by Saturday 15 January 2011.

For further information on design and evaluation criteria, and details on how classes should apply, please review the document by clicking on the download link on the right hand side of this page.