January 09, 2025

Over the past week, the Squadron has been a hub of activity, hosting nearly 240 competitors from across Australia and several international participants from Singapore, Italy, New Zealand, Germany, the USA, Japan, and Fiji. The six days of competitive racing showcased the Squadron’s exceptional ability to host professional, high-level events.

In the ILCA 4 Gold Fleet, Breanne Wadley from RQYS claimed 1st place, while James Dale and Wilbur Bright secured 5th and 6th places, respectively, in the 47-strong fleet. In the Silver Fleet, Morgan Grieve achieved an impressive 2nd place in a competitive field of 45 sailors. See the rest of the results in the ILCA 4’s here: https://results.rqys.com.au/SailWave_Results/ILCA_Nationals_2025/Results/ILCA%204%20Results

The ILCA 6 Gold Fleet featured intense competition among Australia’s top female sailors. Mara Stransky delivered an outstanding performance, securing four first-place finishes and three second-place finishes in the 12-race series, earning her 1st place overall. Notable mentions go to Frances Beebe and Simon Small, who placed 10th and 11th, respectively. Simon also finished as the second-highest male, further underscoring the exceptional talent within the female ILCA 6 fleet. ILCA 6 results: https://results.rqys.com.au/SailWave_Results/ILCA_Nationals_2025/Results/ILCA%206%20Results

In the ILCA 7 class, RQ was represented by 4 Sailors in the 46 boat fleet, with Isaac Schotte coming home in 7th Place

ILCA 7 results: https://results.rqys.com.au/SailWave_Results/ILCA_Nationals_2025/Results/ILCA%207%20Results.htm

A heartfelt thank you and special recognition go to the more than 40 dedicated volunteers who generously gave their time and effort to ensure the success of this event. From coordinating logistics to assisting on and off the water, their hard work, commitment, and passion were instrumental in creating a seamless and memorable experience for all participants. This event would not have been possible without their invaluable contributions.

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