Mobility Cup - a regatta of possibilities 

Canada's International Regatta
for Sailors with Disabilities
September 12-17, 1999
Toronto Ontario
(416) 260-8686 x26 (MC'99 Hotline)

In 1991, Sam Sullivan -- quadriplegic founder of the Disabled Sailing Association of BC -- envisioned a sailing regatta where people would come together, to promote public awareness of the capacities of people with disabilities and to provide those with disabilities the opportunity to participate in a world class event. Mobility Cup '99 - Toronto will be the ninth annual Mobility Cup, now recognized as Canada's International Regatta for Sailor's with Disabilities. In September 1999, 60 sailors will come from around the globe to compete from National Yacht Club on Toronto's waterfront for the Mobility Cup and the Sam Sullivan Trophy.

Under Sam Sullivan's inspiration and through the use of innovative Canadian technology, Canada has become a leader in making sailing accessible to people with severe disabilities. "High quad" sailors -- those with no function below the neck -- are invited from around the globe to participate in Mobility Cup, sailing on a "level playing field" with their colleagues, steering their Martin 16 sloop and trimming the sails with their breath!

Mobility Cup has become "Canada's showcase" for the development of sailing programs for the disabled. Local and national media find Mobility Cup very newsworthy, and increase awareness and involve the public by inviting them to volunteer to run the event.

Mobility Cup is an event the competitors never forget! Every year, participants in Mobility Cup regatta take their experience and enthusiasm home with them, and initiate new DSA programs, sharing the freedom and excitement of sailing with other people with disabilities in their community.

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last updated May 07, 2007