TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT REPORT Optimists
I'm very excited by the progress and growth of our Optimist squads at SoPYC. We are fortunate to have a team of exceptional coaches working with our bronze, silver, and gold fleets. Each fleet is witnessing remarkable improvement and growth. The dedication and skill of our coaches, combined with the enthusiasm and hard work of our young sailors, are key factors in the success of our Optimist program.
470 class while also competing in the 29er, benefiting from an innovative and advanced cross-training program. With the Nationals at SoPYC in 2024, it will be an exciting opportunity to rebuild the fleet, again with SoPYC at the forefront.
Lasers
SoPYC is proud to have a diverse group of sailors competing in the Laser class, ranging from our junior sailors in the 4.7 category to those aspiring to be part of the Australian Sailing Team. Additionally, we have Masters sailors who are actively participating in local and World Championships. The Laser fleet has achieved remarkable results, showcasing the talent and dedication of our sailors across different age groups and skill levels.
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SOUNDINGS | May 2022 ~ May 2023
Key Results of 2023 2024 for SoPYC Members F15 – Nick Jerwoord & Brad Sheridan - Worlds 2nd F15 – Worlds SoPYC Top 4 Sailors finishing 2nd, 7th, 9th & 10th 125 – Ryan Sherburn & Lachlan Putt - Nationals 1st 125 – Ryan Sherburn & Kahree Garnaut - States 1st 125 – Ben Horton & Mitch Stone - States 2nd 125 – Byron & Coel Renfrey - States 3rd Open Skiff – Bindy Vitale-Jones - Nationals 3rd Open Skiff – Murray Duthie - States 1st Open Skiff – Hudson Armstrong - States 2nd Open Skiff – Flynn Walford - States 3rd Open Skiff Int. – Skippy Vitales-Jones - States 1st Open Skiff Int. – Skippy Vitales-Jones - National 2nd Open Skiff Int. – Oscar Bromberger - National 3rd Optimists – Murray Duthie - Nationals 2nd Optimists – Murray Duthie - States 1st Optimists – Victoria Chernoff - States 2nd Girl Optimists Int.– Sebastian Buckley - States 2nd Optimists Int.– Charlie Purt - States 3rd 29er – Axel Fleet & Jamie Randall - Nationals 2nd 29er – Axel Fleet & Jamie Randall - States 1st Windsurf – Lachlan Putt - State Youth 1st, 1st Lightweight div Wingfoil – Oliver Pabruwe - States 1st Wingfoil – Noah Karantonis - States Youth 1st Windfoil – Ben Robinson - States Youth 1st Windfoil – Lachlan Putt - States Youth 2nd ICLA 6 – David Luketina - Worlds, 2nd Grandmaster Swan River Sailing State Keelboat Championships – Women’s 1st