A group of sailors with disabilities is looking to conquer one of the most prestigious challenges in sailing. The Argo Challenge has announced its campaign to fund an international crew of sailors with and without disabilities in the America's Cup.
With such sailing greats as Lars Grael, an Olympic sailor from Brazil, Keith Burhans and John Ruf, Paralympic sailors from the US, and Paul Ryan, Paralympic sailor from Ireland, and others, the message is clear: Sailors with disabilities can compete against anyone. Their motto is WeCanUCan.
Sailing is a sport that is inclusive and the Argo Challenge is out to prove to the world that, with a little bit of modification, athletes with disabilities are athletes who have what it takes to compete on equal terms.
The first challenge will be to raise enough money by March 31 deadline. The second will be to design the boat be fast enough and still accommodate the varying abilities and crew. Check out their website at http://www.argochallenge.com/.
Annette Bourbonniere
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