In the Spotlight: Disability Sailing
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Grace Cullen 10 February 2012
Each week from now until London 2012, UK Sport’s In the Spotlight will focus on a different Olympic or Paralympic sport. This week, Disability Sailing...
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Richard Langford |
| Chief Executive | Sarah Treseder |
| Performance Director | John Derbyshire |
| Funding Award (2009-2013) | £1,742,900 |
| National governing body | Royal Yachting Association |
| Website | http://www.skandiateamgbr.com |
Events in 2012
Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta (4-9 June) in Weymouth and Portland
Disability Sailing at London 2012
Venue: Weymouth and Portland, Dorset
Dates: 1-6 September
Medal events: 3
Sailing debuted on the Paralympic programme as a demonstration sport at Atlanta 1996, becoming a medal sport four years later at Sydney 2000. At London 2012, three events will be contested, the 2.4mR, the SKUD 18 and the Sonar.
Interact with Disability Sailing
Twitter: @SkandiaTeamGBR
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SkandiaTeamGBR
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SkandiaUK
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