Trapseat Sailing

This is the first official post for the International Trapseat Class Association at this our new trapseat.com website address which is forward to our page at FunToSAIL.com website, which is a benefit due to the traffic this FunToSAIL gets. At this site, trapseat.com address we will reignite the class and bring simplicity to Accessible/DisAbled sailing community.

Trapseats are hammock like wing seats that attach to either side of a Hobie 16 catamaran. Combine the Trapseat with the Hobie 16 and you have one of the most exciting sailing experience for those with disAbilities. So hang on as we post and add a lot of information to this site.

Also note that FunToSAIL.com is the official builder of the class approved Trapseats. The 2018 Trapseats will only differ from past Trapseats in its ability to breakdown to a smaller size for ease of shipping. More on this will be posted here and at FunToSAIL.com

For now check on the following videos to learn more about Hobie 16 Trapseat sailing. And read the article below about Mike Strahle and how Trapseats came to be... 

VIDEO 1... CONTINUE VIDEO. This video was produced for the Paralyzed Vets of America to show many types of accessible sports. At the 19:40 minute mark in this video is the Trapseat sailing portion of this video.

VIDEO 2... HOBIE 16 TRAPSEAT CHAMPIONSHIPS. Video produced by a Canadian news station.
 

VIDEO 3... 1997 WORLD TRAPSEAT SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS. Racing in Australia.