Blind Sailing International (BSI) July 2016 Bulletin To all Blind Sailing competitors and supporters. Throughout 2016 there has been Blind Sailing events and training, much focusing on preparation for the September Blind Match Racing World Championships. 2016 WS Blind Match Racing World Championships in Sheboygan, USA September 20-25, 2016 The 2016 WS Blind Match […]
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Blind sailors compete under their own power
By Dayna Harpster dayna@swspotlight.com Many people would be mystified hearing commands like “Go off on a broad reach and do not jibe!” and “Keep going into a tack and head back to the line.” But even for experienced sailors, the thought of following those drill orders blindfolded would be unimaginable. But not for a growing […]
Blind Sailing International (BSI) January 2016 Bulletin
Blind Sailing International (BSI) January 2016 Bulletin To all Blind Sailing competitors and supporters: 2016 will be a great year for Blind Match Racing! 2016 ISAF Blind Match Racing World Championships in Sheboygan, USA September 20-25, 2016 BSI is very pleased to announce the 2016 ISAF Blind Match Racing World Championships will be held September […]
Blind Sailing International (BSI) August 2015 Bulletin
Blind Sailing International August 2015 Newsletter BSI Chairman’s Update It is mid-August, and the Chicago Worlds will begin in just a few weeks. Thank you to all those who have kept us informed about your training programmes and team plans for this very special World Championship in Chicago, IL, USA. Our hosts, the Chicago Yacht […]
Blind Sailing International (BSI) December 2014 Bulletin
BSI DECEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER CONTENTS (1) BSI Chairman’s Update to Members – Vicki Sheen (2) IFDS & BSI Blind Sailing Feedback Questionnaire — Please Respond! (3) 2014 Homerus Invitational Match Racing Championship for the Blind – La Spezia, Italy – Summary & Results (4) 2014 US Blind Sailing Nationals – Newport, RI – Summary […]
Blind Sailing International (BSI) December 2014 Chairman’s Report
This has been an exciting year for Blind Sailing International and visually-impaired sailors. There have been well-supported national regattas, sailors demonstrating their skills, experimenting and developing new technologies to advance visually-impaired racing and sailing. There have been two international events for blind sailors from Australia, Canada, Finland, Great Britain, Italy, USA and the US Virgin […]
Homerus Project Background Information
Homerus focuses on encouraging blind sailors around the world to learn unaccompanied sailing. At the same time, the association is involved in different cultural and social areas at the national and international level. Founder Alessandro Gaoso ended his athletic career as a 9-time Italian champion and two-time world champion in the Mini-Ton Cup racing class, […]
2014 US Blind Sailing Nationals — Newport, RI USA Summary & Results
The 2014 US Blind Sailing Nationals were held at Sail Newport on Sept. 6-7. As is often the pattern at these Nationals, one day had heavy air and the following day was light and shifty. There were six boats in the fleet with teams from California, Massachusetts and Texas competing. Sail Newport’s expert race management […]
Great Britain Blind Sailor Lucy Hodges Awarded MBE
Miss Lucy Hodges has been awarded the MBE for services to Blind Sailing in The Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2014. She has been an inspirational sporting figure for many years and amongst numerous awards she was Essex Paralympic Hopeful in 2009 and the Rochford District Sports Personality of the Year in 2010. Lucy’s […]
Great Britain 2014 Blind Sailing Nationals October 3-5 – Cowes
Blind Sailing 2014 Nationals were welcomed back by Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) with 14 visually-impaired sailors and 14 volunteers taking to the water in Sonars chartered by Beds and Bars from Island Sailing Club. The racing was divided into two classes, 3 sonars in Class 1 which is made up of B1 where crews […]