Double-handed keelboat- open

Paralympic sailing continues to grow with the introduction of a new strictly one-design class, the SKUD-18, which made its first Paralympic appearance at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Sailed by two disabled crew, with at least one female on board, the SKUD-18 is designed with the 49er skiff in mind. The SKUD-18 boat was an exciting addition to Paralympic competiton having made its European regatta debut at the 2006 Skandia Sail for Gold regatta.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 5.8 m (19ft)
Breadth: 2.3m (7ft 6in)
Weight: 280kg (616lb 4.70oz)
Type: Keelboat
Crew: 3
Designer: Bethwaite Design Ltd
Year: 2005

Beijing 2008 Paralympic Results

Gold: Nick Scandone / Maureen McKinnon Tucker - USA

Silver: Daniel Fitzgibbon / Rachael Cox - Australia

Bronze: John Scott McRoberts / Stacie Louttit - Canada