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Inclusive and technical racing, plus great socials, with the International 2.4mR Class Association

by 2.4mR Class Association 9 Feb 12:01 GMT
Hidden deep in the 2.4mR, Heiko Kröger took three more victories and is in a commanding lead - Kiel Week 2024 © Sascha Klahn

This is a very watchable video for any sailor: the president of the International 2.4 Metre Class Association explains about this inclusive technical class with high quality racing and great socials.

Approximately 25% of class sailors have a disability, but all compete on a level playing field - with no fleet splits for handicap or gender. Winning is not easy!

With the Worlds at Garda this October, it could just exactly the right time to join the fun...

Class Association: www.inter24metre.org

2.4mR class racing on day four of the London 2012 Paralympics - photo © IFDS
2.4mR class racing on day four of the London 2012 Paralympics - photo © IFDS

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