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Yacht Competition Racing for the Disabled Takes Off! by: David Dunlap Yacht racing, though it may seem like 'a breeze' to spectators (to turn a phrase), is really a lot more complicated than it looks. Anyone who's ever been involved in a 'backyard regatta' or a world-class yacht race will tell you: This is a sport that requires very savvy technical skills and a strategic mind. Still think anyone can do it? Just ask anyone who's served as a crew member in a yacht-racing adventure catered to the disabled. Here's a guarantee: They'll look at you like you're crazy. Races are always set along a designated course, and are usually sponsored by a Disabled Sailors association (which can be found in most of our United States and abroad). Usually, men's and women's teams compete separately, and boats can range from Olympic-class dinghies to basic, modern fiberglass-planing dinghies. In fact, this sport has been internationally recognized since '1976
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