This sport often includes three guards and two forwards to help increase movement on the court. In the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, sailing was a demonstration sport. However, in the 2000 Sydney Games, it was a full medal sport in which all disability categories were eligible to participate. The yachts used in this event have keels that offer an increased amount of stability. The keelboats have ample room in the cockpit for the sailors.
All yachts race the course simultaneously, which is also known as the fleet racing format.
Points are awarded based on the yacht's finishing position. The sport has grown since then and now includes 28 nations. Swimming has origins in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. However, now swimming is used in races and is among the largest most popular competitive event in the Paralympics. These events are open to athletes with all types of impairments.