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About the 2.4mR
The 2.4mR Sailboat
| The 2.4mR sailboat was originally designed by Peter Norlin in 1983 as a single handed keelboat. The 2.4mR sailboat is built in Finland, and there is a North American distributor.Owing to it’s design, where the sailor sits facing forward and all controls are led back to the cockpit, it was soon realised that the boat was particularly suitable for use by disabled sailors. At the same time it attracts top class able-bodied helmsmen. The 2.4 could be sailed competitively by almost anyone, irrespective of their disability. Whereas crew boats (Sonars) can exclude some people with severe disabilities owing to the size of the boat and the physical requirements needed to sail them.
1992 – ISAF (then IYRU) recognises 2.4mR as an International racing Class. Since 1992 official World Championships have been held annually attracting 60-100 boats.
| 1992 paralympics, Barcelona |
The 2.4mR sailboat was demonstrated. |
| 1996 Paralympics, Atlanta |
2.4mR single handed was not demonstrated or used. |
| 2000 Paralympics, Sydney |
IFDS and International 2.4 Class Association successfully petition IOC to include 2.4mR (single handed sailboat) in addition to the Sonar (three person sailboat). |
| 2004 Paralympics, Greece |
From France, Damien Seguin wins gold in the 2.4mR. |
| 2008 Paralympics, China |
Canadian Paul Tingley wins gold in the 2.4mR. |
References:
International 2.4mR Association |
The 2.4mR Sailboat
| LOA |
4.18m |
| Beam |
0.79m |
| Draft |
0.97m |
| Displacement |
254 kg |
| Sail Area |
~8m2 |
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