Opportunity to join next World Sailing Paralympic Development Program

World Sailing is inviting sailors to participate at the next Paralympic Development Program (PDP) from 16 – 20 October 2017 in Mèze, France.

The Paralympic Development Program (PDP) is as an essential part of the Para World Sailing Strategic Plan of 2017-2020, which aims to expand the knowledge of sailing and increase the number of participating nations and sailors.
 
The French PDP clinic is being held prior to the Hansa Class European Championships, which will also be hosted at the same venue from the 21-27 October 2017.

The Hansa Class European Championship is a Para World Sailing open competition, where sailors use Hansa boats, including the Hansa 303.

World Sailing recently hosted a PDP in Gdansk, Poland. Seven sailors from six nations, and their coaches, attended the clinic from 12 – 15 June 2017.

How to apply:

Member National Authorities (MNAs) wishing to be part of the 2017 PDP will need to complete the below:

• MNA Eligibility assessment 
   
• PDP Registration Form
   
• Functional Classification Criteria

 
The deadline for all MNA applications is Thursday 17 August 2017.

All successful applications will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

Successful applicants to the PDP clinic will be offered entry and accommodation to the event at a discounted rate, please see the details of this event by following the link below:
hvse.ffvoile.fr