Thursday, October 26, 2006
Sailing provides a level playing field for everybody. This is especially true in dingy races. All sailors sail the same design boat. What makes the difference is the sailors' familarity with the dingy. How he rigs his boat to suit the sailing conditions. Another is the skills level of the sailor. A sailor inherent ability to sense changes in the wind strength, direction and the effects of the currents and react appropriately will give the sailor an edge over others.
Even the disbled persons can enjoy sailing. They can sail in especially designed dingy for disabled persons. Alternatively, existing common dingy can be customised to allow the disabled sailors to handle the dingy with ease. In Singapore, the SDSC(Singapore Disabled Sports Council) provide opportunities for disabled persons to enjoy sailing.Our local sailor Jovin Tan Wei Qiang sails competitively in the Sports Classification -(Celebral Palsy) PNS class2. Visit the SDSC website for more information.
Even the disbled persons can enjoy sailing. They can sail in especially designed dingy for disabled persons. Alternatively, existing common dingy can be customised to allow the disabled sailors to handle the dingy with ease. In Singapore, the SDSC(Singapore Disabled Sports Council) provide opportunities for disabled persons to enjoy sailing.Our local sailor Jovin Tan Wei Qiang sails competitively in the Sports Classification -(Celebral Palsy) PNS class2. Visit the SDSC website for more information.
