Para Sport Nation

Recapping the 2025 Mobility Cup

Episode Summary

The Mobility Cup is Canada’s premier adaptive sailing competition, bringing together athletes of all abilities to compete on equal terms. In this conversation, René Dallaire shares the history of the event, its roots in Vancouver in 1991, and its tradition of moving from city to city each year. From the unique challenges and opportunities of hosting in Montreal, to the technology that makes sailing possible for athletes with varying disabilities, the episode highlights the power of sport, inclusion, and innovation. Dallaire also discusses standout performances, including winners Brian Pickover, Tracy “Unstoppable” Schmidt, and Andrew Davis, while reflecting on the lasting legacy of the Mobility Cup across Canada. The discussion closes with a look ahead to Vancouver’s 2026 hosting and Dallaire’s personal dream destinations for future sailing adventures. Also, Alex and Dave discuss the recently concluded inaugural Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championships!

Episode Notes

The Mobility Cup is Canada’s premier adaptive sailing competition, bringing together athletes of all abilities to compete on equal terms. In this conversation, René Dallaire shares the history of the event, its roots in Vancouver in 1991, and its tradition of moving from city to city each year.

From the unique challenges and opportunities of hosting in Montreal, to the technology that makes sailing possible for athletes with varying disabilities, the episode highlights the power of sport, inclusion, and innovation. Dallaire also discusses standout performances, including winners Brian Pickover, Tracy “Unstoppable” Schmidt, and Andrew Davis, while reflecting on the lasting legacy of the Mobility Cup across Canada.

The discussion closes with a look ahead to Vancouver’s 2026 hosting and Dallaire’s personal dream destinations for future sailing adventures.

Also, Alex and Dave discuss the recently concluded inaugural Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championships!