Blowing in the Wind ... Exploring Windsports as the Next Generation of Adaptive Sports and Recreation (Part II : Sailing on Land and Water) ...

Advances in technology are increasing the depth and breadth of adventure-based windsports avail-able in air, water, and land to individuals with disabilities. This is the second article of a two-part series on windsports and will include sailing on land, as well as on water, for those individuals seeking adaptive recreational and competitive participation. The history and science of sailing is first reviewed. Practical adaptations, techniques, personal experiences, equipment, and resources are then provided for practitioners and participants with physical disabilities. The power of connecting to nature and the wind through sailing has never been so accessible.