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Message from the IFDS President
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First, congratulations to all the sailors who participated in the ISAF Sailing World Cup Series this year. I know that there are some issues which need to be worked out, but generally, it seems that all went generally well in this trial year for IFDS participation. Our thanks to Alastair Fox, ISAF Events Manager and the World Cup Organizing Committee for doing all they did to ensure success for the Paralympic classes.
As you will see in the Bulletin, we are approaching both our 2009 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships and the IFDS AGM in the next two months; I want to highlight an important component of the AGM. IFDS will be hosting a Development Seminar on Sunday 8 November 2009 beginning at 09:00 hours local time. It will be led by Pauline Harrison, Chair of the IFDS Development Committee, and will give an overview of the following objectives:
Starting or developing a local and/or national disabled sailing programme;
Increasing the number of sailors with disabilities in your country;
Selecting and adapting venues, boats and equipment;
Developing a partnership with your national disabled sports organization;
Networking with other countries for information on best practice.
All are urged to attend; refer to the section on the AGM in the Bulletin for further details.
I look forward to seeing many of you in Athens; we plan to have a sailors' forum during the event. If you have topics or issues which you wish to raise there, contact Hannah Stodel at hstodel@me.com
Good sailing to all!
Linda Merkle
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2009 IFDS Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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The 2009 IFDS Annual General Meeting and Associated Meetings will occur during the ISAF Annual Conference in Busan, Korea, 8-9 November 2009.
The IFDS schedule for the meetings is as follows:
Sunday 8 November 2009 Development Seminar - Open; Executive Committee Meeting, Committee Meetings as needed - Open
Monday 9 November 2009 Annual General Meeting - Open to observers
Tuesday 10 November 2009 Executive Committee Meeting - Closed
Development Seminar
Anyone wishing to learn about the development of Disabled Sailing is invited to attend this seminar. The seminar will start at 0900 hours local time on Sunday 8 November and will be in the Capri Room. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to please send an email to Emma - emma@isaf.co.uk
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The IFDS AGM will take place at 0900 hours local time in the Capri Room. All RNA's in attendance of the meeting will need to have paid any outstanding IFDS RNA Subscriptions.
All RNA's are entitled to nominate two representatives to attend the AGM. One person will be able to vote on behalf of the RNA and the other will be a Non-Voting Representative. RNA's should inform Emma - emma@isaf.co.uk of who their representatives attending the AGM will be no later than 0900 UTC, Monday 26 October 2009. Please note that RNA's in attendance of the meeting will need to have paid any outstanding RNA Subscriptions by bank transfer prior to the meeting.
Attendees
Anyone attending the IFDS Annual General Meeting who may wish to join an ISAF Meeting as an Observer will need to register online at http://www.sailing.org/downloads/committees/Online_Registration_Form_090728.xls no later than Friday 23 October 2009
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2009 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championship, Athens, Greece
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2009 Practice Regatta, One-Person Keelboat, 2.4mR, 6-9 October 2009
Prior to the IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championship, the One-Person Keelboat, 2.4mR, have organized a practice regatta.
The Organizing Authority is the Hellenic Sailing Federation (HSF) and the regatta will be based at the Olympic Marina facilities in Faliro, Greece.
More - http://www.disabledworlds09.gr/camp.html
2009 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championship, One-Person, Two-Person, Three-Person Keelboat, 11-19 October 2009
Entries
49 entries from participants in the One-Person Keelboat (2.4mR), Two-Person Keelboat (SKUD18) and the Three-Person Keelboat (Sonar) have bee received and it is hoped that this event will be a success.
A full list of the entries received can be found on the event website.
IFDS International Classifications
Athletes who have not already been classified for the Quadrennium (2009-2012) will be able to be Classified prior to this event. If you need to be classified, please can you let Emma know (mailto: emma@isaf.co.uk)
IFDS International Classification Seminar, 10-13 October 2009
The Medical Committee of the International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) will be holding an IFDS International Classification Seminar on the IFDS Functional Classification System & Procedures Manual 2009 (FCS 2009), with the objective to train participants to be able to classify at national events.
Further information can be found on the website at http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/09classificationseminar-[7432].doc
All delegates wishing to attend the seminar are requested to return the information requested by 0900 UTC Monday 28 September 2009.
IFDS Sailors Forum
There will be an IFDS Sailors' Forum held during the World Championships and details will be circulated once they are confirmed.
Competitors
The IFDS would like to remind athletes that they will only be allowed to participate at the event if the country that they are representing is a fully paid up member of the IFDS (Recognized National Authority, RNA).
Further information about IFDS membership should be obtained from the IFDS Secretariat:
Emma Little
Email - mailto:emma@isaf.co.uk
Telephone - +44 23 80 635 111
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Event Website
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2012 Paralympic Games
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London 2012 Marks Three Years To Go To The Paralympic Games
Saturday 29 August represented exactly three years to go to the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
The 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition will be held from 31 August-5 September 2012 at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, with 80 sailors competing across the three Paralympic events.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) marked the three years to go date by announcing the appointment of Chris Holmes MBE as its new Director of Paralympic Integration.
Holmes will lead on all aspects of London 2012's planning and organisation for the Paralympic Games. He has had a distinguished career as a Paralympic swimmer, winning nine Paralympic gold medals, six at the Barcelona Games in 1992. He is a Patron of the 'Help for Heroes' charity and the British Paralympic Association, has been a board member at UK Sport since 2005 and was a Commissioner on the board of the Disability Rights Commission from 2002-07, as well as practicing at a leading City international law firm.
More - http://www.sailing.org/disabled/29375.php
2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition Technical Delegate Confirmed
The IFDS would like to announce that IFDS Vice-President, Mr Costas Tsantilis (GRE) has been officially appointed to the position of IFDS Sailing Technical Delegate. Costas will now be working with the organizing committee to ensure that this event is a great success.
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International Paralympic Committee
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Official IPC Website
On the 1 September 2009 the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) re-launched its official website www.paralympic.org
The website has received a complete face-lift with new features including RSS Feed, News Widgets, Flash Animation, a Calendar and an embedded link to IPC's YouTube channel.
The new website will continue to be the main source of information to the Paralympic Family and fans of Paralympic Sport. Established sections such as the Media Centre and the Athlete Club will continually be updated and extended.
IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez stated: "The IPC's new website is colourful, modern and much easier to navigate. With new features and a new look, we want to make Paralympic.org a one-step source for information, pictures and videos on the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Movement. The website is an important part of our effort to raise awareness and spread the Paralympic Mission and Vision."
20 Year Anniversary, The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
On the 4 September 2009, the IPC officially celebrated its 20 Year Anniversary in Bonn, Germany. At the same time it is also commemorated its 10 Year Anniversary at the Bonn Headquarters.
The inspiring celebration of these two milestones for the IPC took place at the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany. Official speeches of welcome were given by Federal Minister of the Interior Dr. Wolfgang Schaeuble, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General on Sport for Development and Peace Wilfried Lemke, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President Dr. Thomas Bach, HSH Prince Albert II. of Monaco, Lord Mayor of Bonn Baerbel Dieckmann and IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
With more than 350 guests, personalities from the world of sport, economics and politics, as well as members of the Paralympic Movement took part in the celebration.
IPC President Sir Philip Craven welcomed the many guests and said that the gathering reflects positively on the countless achievements over the last two decades. 'I am very happy to see so many familiar faces here today. This is a chance to recognize the growth of both the organization and the Paralympic Movement.'
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IPC Website
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IFDS New Internet Platform
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As a result of a very generous grant given to IFDS by METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show), IFDS are able to develop a new Internet Platform which will be designed to meet the specific needs of our sport.
This new website will exist independently of the current site housed on the ISAF Website and will provide a means by which examples, specifications and guidelines for new technologies and adaptations be communicated to sailors. Our intent is for it to contain boat adaptations, sailor and builder forums and examples of best practices around the world.
The new platform will be an open space, which means that individuals as well as manufacturers will be able, with authorization, to place information on the site. The information can be in the form of a report, a video, photos, etc. For start-up, the language will be English but translation to other languages is part of our plan.
IFDS has established a working party to help provide input into the development process. Members include Keith Burhans (USA) and Colin Johanson (AUS), both of whom are known for their innovative and creative approaches to boat adaptations. Other committee members include Berenice Chiarello (BRA), Emma Hallen (SWE), Gene Hinkel (USA) and Heiko Kroeger (GER).
Serge Jorgenson (USA), past IFDS President, is providing the technological development of the site; we are also working to establish the process by which individuals may contribute to the site.
The proposed launch will be at the 2009 IFDS Annual General Meeting to be held in Korea in November.
I am contacting you to urge your interest in and support of this project and to encourage your contributions. This is very much still in the development stage; if you are interested in providing materials, ideas, etc., please contact me at mailto: wm.klein.ifds@gmx.de
Please support us in this very exciting new Internet platform which is made possible with thanks to METS for their financial support. I look forward to hearing from you.
Wilfried Klein
IFDS Vice-President
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Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta 2009, GBR; ISAF World Cup Standings
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The 2009 Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta at the London 2012 Olympic sailing venue brought the inaugural ISAF Sailing World Cup series to a conclusion with the host nation celebrating a run of successes. Two Paralympic and three Olympic World Cup titles went to Skandia Team GBR, who ended the 2008-2009 World Cup with 13 gold, 15 silver and 14 bronze medals to top the Medal Table and win the World Cup Nations Trophy.
ISAF World Cup Ranking
The Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta was the final regatta where athletes could compete to receive an ISAF World Cup Ranking.
The top three positions in the three classes are as follows:
One-Person Keelboat, 2.4mR
1. Megan Pascoe (GBR)
2. Thierry Schmitter (NED)
3. André Rademaker (NED)
Two-Person Keelboat, SKUD18
1. Scott Whitman, Julia Dorsett (USA)
2. Alexandra Rickham, Niki Birrell (GBR)
3. John McRoberts, Brenda Hopkin (CAN)
Three-Person Keelboat, Sonar
1. John Robertson, Hannah Stodel, Steve Thomas (GBR)
2. Alphonsus Doerr, Hugh Freund, Maureen Mckinnon-Tucker (USA)
3. John Twomey, Ian Costello, Anthony Hegarty (IRL)
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Blind Sailing NZ, Have a go at Sailing, Wellington, NZL
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On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2009, the Royal Port Nicholson Sailing Academy, NZL is holding a 'Have a go at Sailing Weekend'.
The two day course includes, Basic sailing theory, Rules and Safety, familiarization with the MRX Keel-boat, sailing and boat handling skills and racing.
Anyone interested in attending should contact
Please direct enquiries and expressions of interest to Sarah Jones +64 4 380 2144 or Dick Lancaster +64 7 896 6484, mailto: dicklancaster@farmside.co.nz
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Summary of Information on the IFDS Website
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IFDS has been made aware that some people do not realize exactly what information is available on the website. The information that can be accessed on the following link http://www.sailing.org/disabled
When you access this link, you will be able to retrieve the follow the following information:
IFDS News
IFDS Bulletin View Past editions of the bulletins
IFDS News Archive Links to any News Stories posted on the website
Getting Started Information for starting up a disabled sailing programme
Competition Information IFDS Race Management Manual; IFDS Functional Classification System & Procedures Manual; IFDS International Classification Seminar; IFDS International Classifications
Disabled Events Event information can be found here. It is also possible to search on the ISAF Calendar of events, if you type 'Disabled' in the 'Type' field.
IFDS Management Information about IFDS Meetings; Contact details for IFDD Members (RNAs); IFDS Constitution; Information about the IFDS Structure & Committees.
Boats & Adaptations Information about Adaptations and suitable boats used for disabled sailing.
Sailors Forum Share your thoughts on the ISAF Athletes' Commission Forum
Paralympics Home Information about the Paralympic Games
Contact Details Contact information for IFDS Members (RNA's), IPC Members (NPC's)
Please note that in order to keep the website up to date please send further information to Emma mailto: emma@isaf.co.uk
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IFDS Website
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RNA News
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Irish Sailing Association (IRL)
Kinsale Yacht club rows in behind kids with disabilities
Ireland's first summer sailing programme organised specifically for children with disabilities is going at full force in Kinsale Yacht Club. It is organised by the Irish Disabled Sailing Association in conjunction with Kinsale Yacht Club.
The programme is attracting a lot of attention both locally and nationally. There are smaller programmes starting in Galway and Dún Laoghaire with other Clubs earmarked nationally. The ISDA intend to have a vibrant children's programme all over Ireland in the coming years.
The programme is currently offering weekly Saturday sailing sessions, in Kinsale harbour, where up to twenty five children and teenagers receive coaching from qualified instructors. There are two safety ribs on the water at all times and the children also enjoy time in these.
More - http://www.sailforce.ie
US Sailing (USA)
Paralympic Gold Medalist Scandone Wins US SAILING's National Sportsmanship Award
US SAILING, the national governing body for the sport, has announced the winner of its National Sportsmanship award, the W. Van Alan Clark Jr. Trophy, to the late Nick Scandone (Fountain Valley, Calif.). On the 27 August 2009, US SAILING's Executive Director, Charlie Leighton, presented the national sportsmanship award to Nick Scandone's wife, Mary Kate, following the awards ceremony for the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Regatta at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I.
The 2008 Paralympic Gold Medalist passed away on 2 January 2009, after a long battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. An avid sailor since he was a child, Scandone reached his ultimate goal of winning a Paralympic Gold Medal at the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition, Qingdao, China with SKUD18 teammate Maureen McKinnon-Tucker. Scandone beat the odds of his disease by not only being strong enough to compete at the 2008 Paralympic Games, but by winning the gold medal a day early, with two races left to go.
More - http://about.ussailing.org/Awards/National_Sportsmanship_Award.htm
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Forthcoming Events
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The calendar at the bottom of this email shows all forthcoming and recent disabled sailing events. Make sure you keep us up to date with your event details - just send us details of the date, venue, classes and contact details.
Details of disabled sailing events taking place around the world can be found on the website at http://www.sailing.org/disabled-events.php
If you are aware of any events not included on the website, then please send further information to ifds@isaf.co.uk
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Send your event details to IFDS
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Future IFDS Bulletins
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IFDS welcomes feedback from past IFDS Bulletins and contributions for future issues. The IFDS Bulletin is published every month and your contributions are invited. Please send information to ifds@isaf.co.uk
Use of ISAF/IFDS Information
IFDS is pleased for you to reproduce any part of the IFDS Bulletin, with due credit to IFDS as the source.
Please feel free to forward the IFDS Bulletin to your email distribution lists.
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Event Reports
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Inaugural Access Class European Championships
The Inaugural Access Class European Championships concluded in Port Camargue, France with nine races completed for the Access 2.3, 303, Liberty and SKUD18.
Societe Nautique du Gran Du Roi Port Camargue (SNGRPC) were the host club and organising authority for the event in conjunction with the French Access Class Association.
Day One - September 10
After a practice session and opening ceremony on Wednesday, racing commenced on a beautiful sunny morning today. Principal Race Officer Serge Rouanne (FRA) held the fleet ashore until a 6 knot south westerly had filled in.
Race one was sailed in a steady 7-8 knots, and the SKUD18 immediately showed its pace, leading out the mixed Neo495 and Liberty fleet.
The Liberty class was closely contested by Barry Coates (AUS) who was runner up in the Liberty Worlds this January, and experienced Mini G sailor Magali Moraines (FRA). Moraines won the initial heat with Coates close behind. As the wind increased to 10-15 knots for the subsequent races, Coates turned the tables and lead around the course, but Moraines was ready to capitalize on any mistakes. Vera Voorbach (NED sailed consistently to pick up a third in each race.
More - http://www.coques-en-stock.fr/portcamargue2009/
Mobility Cup Concludes In Toronto, CAN
The inaugural Mobility Cup in 1991 kicked off the annual Canadian-hosted international regatta for sailors with a disability.
In 1999, The Mobility Cup came to Toronto and left in its wake the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario - what has become the country's largest sailing programme of its type.
Usually restricted to the Canadian built Martin 16, this is the first year the Access Liberty has been included in the Mobility Cup. The International 2.4mR North American Championships were also held as part of the event. The multi-class format was regarded as a highly successful innovation for the event and the 2.4mR and Liberty sailors look forward to competing in future Mobility Cups.
Single-Person competition in the Martin 16 gold fleet, and companion sailors in the silver fleet provided competition opportunities for experienced and novice racers alike.
Canadian and US competitors enjoyed four days of great racing in perfect conditions on Lake Ontario, with sunshine and light to moderate breezes. The event was hosted by Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club.
More - http://www.sailing.org/disabled/29461.php
French and Rosenfield Win Convincingly at U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships
Fantastic sailing conditions capped off a special weekend of racing on Captain's Harbor for the 12 boats and 26 competitors at the 2009 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship, hosted by the Riverside Yacht Club, and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Dry Creek Vineyard.
New champions, Charles Rosenfield (USA) in the singleperson 2.4mR division and, US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics member, Jen French (St. Petersburg, Florida, USA) with crew, Roger Cleworth (USA) and Kevin Wixom (USA) of the Ideal 18 twoperson division, were undeniable in their quest to win a national championship. Rosenfield posted bullets in all seven races, while French skippered her crew to six wins in eight races, including a pair of second place finishes. Teams prepared to race in the Skud18 doublehanded division moved into the Ideal 18 fleet prior to racing on Saturday. The singlehanded fleet consisted of four boats, while the Ideal 18s included eight teams.
More - http://media.ussailing.org/US_SAILING_Media_Home/Latest_News/USDSC
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