Category: Recipients Articles

In July, we had the incredible opportunity to travel to Lake Garda, Italy, to compete in the 2025 29er European Championships. This was…

The ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in LA was a tough but valuable experience that’s given me a clearer picture of what it takes…

This year’s European trip was a real journey full of testing moments, small wins, and a lot of growth. From the first big…

Marstrand, Sweden, put on a beautiful stage for the European Championships, with its rocky islands scattered across the course and a fleet full…

Athlete: Billie McCrackenDivision: Under 17 FemaleFinal Results: 16th Overall | 3rd Female | 5 Top-10 Finishes | 1 Race Win Thankyou for the…

In December 2024, I was fortunate to participate in the last IODA event of the year. The Asian and Oceanian championships were held…

I’d like to start with a massive thank you to the Ron Tough Foundation for all the support I have received throughout my…

Competing in the 8-day Optimist Sailing World Championship in Portorož, Slovenia, was one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my sailing journey…

Thank you sincerely to the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation for awarding us a Grant for our 29er campaign through 2025. We successfully competed…

After the 2025 Australian ILCA Nationals, I qualified for the ILCA 4 World Championships in Los Angeles, USA. I knew this was an…