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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Paralympic Sports
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Adapted sailing allows diverse athletes to compete in the 2.4mR class.
  • Eligible impairments include limb deficiency and vision impairment.
  • Key performance determinants in adapted sailing remain under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify sailing performance variables.
  • Analyze the influence of impairment type on performance.
  • Analyze the influence of wind force on performance.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-three elite sailors with disabilities participated.
  • Athletes were grouped by impairment type: upper limb, lower limb, or both.
  • Performance assessed during three 2.4mR World Cups, measuring velocity made good, distance, and maneuvers.

Main Results:

  • Sailors with better performance covered less distance during downwind legs.
  • Performance was not significantly affected by the type of impairment.
  • Athletes with lesser disabilities showed improved performance in medium and high winds.

Conclusions:

  • Sailing performance in the 2.4mR class is influenced by downwind distance and wind conditions.
  • The type of impairment does not appear to be a limiting factor for performance.
  • Wind force plays a significant role, particularly for sailors with less severe impairments.