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Introduction to the Sport
Speed, strength and smarts are three essential keys to unlocking success in any sport, and Special Olympics sailing is no different. The best sailors develop all three aspects of their racing to their fullest potential.
Special Olympics sailing has training and competition opportunities for individual and teams of Special Olympics athletes; as well as Special Olympics Unified Sports® crews. Special Olympics Unified Sports is a program that combines Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition. In Unified Sports sailing, crews shall be comprised of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. If the boat is typically raced by a crew of 2, one member will be an individual with intellectual disabilities; if the boat is typically raced by a crew of 3 or more, the majority of the crew shall be individuals with intellectual disabilities.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender.
Competition Venue
Rutland Sailing Club was formed when Rutland Water was created over 30 years ago and is one of only five National Sailing Academies in the UK. Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made stretches of water in Europe, as big as Windermere and set in some of Britain’s loveliest countryside. The Club has three permanent racing courses laid out on the water, and can set a full Olympic course which allows racing to take place in practically any conditions. Facilities include a fully refurbished clubhouse, changing rooms and bar/restaurant.
The Clubhouse has a large open viewing deck from which the whole of the racing courses can be viewed. The club has hosted National and International Disabled sailing events in the past. The last International Disabled event was held in August 2006 and UK All Classes Disabled Regatta took place in July 2007 and August 2008.
Within 3 miles of Rutland Sailing Club is Anglian Water’s Rutland Water Sports and Training Centre near Whitwell Harbour, which is an ideal location and site to host the Kayaking event in 2009.
Outdoor Pursuits Centre was used in 1989 Games
Adequate competition area
Seating
Ancillary facilities
First class water sports facilities on offer
Competition Schedule
| Saturday, 25th July | Rest Day |
| Sunday, 26th July | 9.30 - 5.00 pm |
| Monday, 27th July | 9.30 - 5.00 pm |
| Tuesday, 28th July | 9.30 - 5.00 pm |
| Wednesday 29th July | 9.30 - 5.00 pm |
| Thursday, 30th July | 9.30 - 5.00 pm |
| Friday, 31st July | Rest Day |
Car Parking
To be confirmed
Catering
The Sailing Club has on site facilities for family members to purchase hot and cold snacks throughout the day.
Equipment/Uniform
- Athletes must wear appropriate clothing, wetsuits and/or spray suits.
- Each athlete must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PDF) at all times whilst on the water
- Shoes should provide athletes with stability and grip on wet surfaces.
- Protective headgear is recommended but not compulsory.
Head Coaches are reminded that competition uniform must comply with Special Olympics Rules on sponsorship (for details see SO Summer Sports Rules, Article I Section X – Commercial Messages (pages 33 – 34).
Boats
- Laser 2000 will be used as the competition boat.
- Boats shall not be assigned on a rotating basis
- The Measurement Committee prior to the start and throughout the competition shall inspect all boats used for the regatta. The Measurement Committee shall be responsible for the standardised major adjustment of all boats.
- The Games Organising Committee will supply all boats used.
Competitors shall not replace, substitute, or cut any component. Replacement of broken or worn equipment shall be the responsibility of the Measurement Committee. The boats are to be used as supplied.
List of Events
CODE | LEVEL | EVENT |
SAMONHU | 1 | Unified Sports® Team Monohull (Level 1) |
SAMONHU | 2 | Unified Sports® Team Monohull (Level 2) |
Competition Rules
The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Sailing shall govern all Special Olympics competitions. As an international sports program, Special Olympics has created these rules based upon International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Rules for sailing found at http://www.sailing.org/documentation.php. ISAF or National Governing Body (NGB) rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Sailing or Article I. In such cases, the Official Special Olympics
Sports Rules for Sailing shall apply.
For full details of the competition rules please go to:
