SAILING

     Sailing Calendar

     Do you love being on the water? Do you want a challenge? Special Olympics Virginia,
     Northern VA Sailing provides training and competition in the sport of sailing as well as travel
     and socializing opportunities for Special Olympic Athletes!

     Special Olympic sailing is a Unified Sports in which athletes team up with partners without
     intellectual disabilities to form a competitive sailing crew. Teams compete at different Sailing
     Levels, which permit athletes to participate in the handling and control of the boat
     according to their physical and mental ability.

     To Register: Allen Flanigan (Sailing Coordinator)

     Email: Sailing Coordinator

     Who: Athlete shall be able to swim a minimum of 10 meters while wearing a Personal
     Floatation Device. Athlete shall be seizure free, with the aid of medication, for a minimum of
     one year.

     Where: Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria, VA. Click here for map.

     When: Monday nights beginning Mid June through July from 6PM to Dusk.

     Equipment: All is included.

     Wear: Comfortable clothing

     Competition: None at this time.

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