The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Its primary responsibilities are to support our 200 plus members, develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, ensure the successful delivery and organisation of the Paralympic Games and act as the international federation for 5 Para sports.
Founded on 22 September 1989 as a non-profit organisation, the IPC is an athlete-centred organisation composed of an elected Governing Board, a management team and various Standing Committees and Councils. Since 1999 we have been headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The IPC seeks to make for an inclusive world through sport by developing sports opportunities for all people with disabilities from the beginner to elite level.
It currently employs over 130 people from more than 40 countries.
Thanks to the unique combination of ever-improving athletic performance and increasing global awareness, the Paralympic Games are today firmly established as the world’s number one sport event for driving social inclusion. The event boasts a strong track record for transforming attitudes, cities, countries, and the lives of millions of people around the world.
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India. Our collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public dockside tours. For guests wanting to get out on the Bay, the museum offers daily 45-minute historic bay tours aboard the 1914 Pilot boat and weekend 75-minute naval history bay tours aboard the PCF 816 Swift boat - each an affordable and educational experience for general admission ticket customers to add to their visit to the Maritime Museum. Popular on-the-water adventures also provided to public are weekend tall ship experiences aboard the schooner Californian and galleon San Salvador. Docent - led tours, charters and private event venue opportunities await with more details and ticketing available at sdmaritime.org
The state's official tall ship, the schooner Californian, and Spanish galleon replica San Salvador, are also available for private charters, custom corporate and family group experiences, and public sails most weekends.
Private gatherings are hosted year round aboard Museum vessels and may include Star of India, the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, navy frigate H.M.S. Surprise, and more.
As a member of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, you support our preservation and education efforts, and in return receive many benefits! Maritime Museum of San Diego’s award-winning living history programs are designed as a hands-on exploration of history, literature and group problem solving.
For more information, visit sdmaritime.org.
Australian Sailing is the national governing body committed to advance the sport of sailing in Australian and international communities in all its forms, and across all levels of participation.
By providing leadership to the Clubs and Classes, through the provision of relevant services and support and in the development of high performance practices, we are committed to building the capability and capacity of sailing to be a successful and leading sport in Australia.