The 2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA event wrapped up in Perth after an incredible week of sailing, learning and community spirit - celebrating the next generation of Western Australian sailors.

Hosted by Nedlands Yacht Club, this year’s event brought together young sailors from across the state and beyond, with participants travelling from as far as Esperance, Christmas Island and even Darwin. Across four days of coaching and two days of championship racing, sailors showcased impressive skills, camaraderie and sportsmanship both on and off the water.

The 2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA Coaching Clinic saw 149 sailors, including 32 Green Fleet Sailors, take part in four days of high-quality coaching delivered by 23 coaches. The sessions offered a fantastic opportunity for sailors to refine their technique, build confidence and connect with others in the youth sailing community.

Two awards were presented to recognise exceptional contributions during the clinic:

• The Peter Hoskins Trophy was awarded to Jack Brazier for outstanding learning, performance and good sportsmanship.

• The Chris Kelly Coaches Award went to coach Lachlan Putt for his energy, enthusiasm and commitment. 

A highlight of the week was the Q&A session with Olympians Nia Jerwood and Zoe Thomson, moderated by WAIS Coach Matt Jerwood. Sailors had the chance to ask questions and hear invaluable insights from two of Australia’s best, taking away motivation and inspiration for their own sailing journeys.

The 2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA Championships was held on 8-9 October, with 114 sailors competing across 12 fleets. Conditions varied across the two days with moderate south-westerlies on Wednesday giving way to lighter breezes on Thursday - providing great variety for all competitors.

Results 2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA:

Optimist Open

1st Nicholas Cooper - Lord of the Wind (RFBYC/FSC) 5pts

2nd Charlie Purt – Sonic Boom (SoPYC/FSC) 13pts

3rd Lily-May Weller – Bubbles (MOFSC/FSC) 16pts

1st Girl – Lily-May Weller Bubbles (MOFSC/FSC)

Optimist Intermediate

1st Emanuele Taranto – Aqua Striker (RFBYC) 8pts

2nd Oliver Harry – Infinity (FSC) 11pts

3rd Daniel Saladine – Butterfly Effect (MBSC) 12pts

1st Girl – Caitlin Grant – Nauti-Cool (FSC)

Open Skiff Gold

1st Lailah Beck – Pickle Bic (SoPYC) 5pts

2nd Miles Beck – Chewbica (SoPYC) 12 pts

3rd Isabelle Hobson – Nemo (RFBYC/EFYC) 16pts

1st Girl – Lailah Beck – Pickle Bic (SoPYC)

Open Skiff Silver

1st Arnaud Laroche – No Limits (EFYC) 5pts

2nd Giorgio Sommacal – The Doctor (RFBYC) 12pts

3rd Lachlan Batt – Splish Splash (MBSC) 14pts

1st Girl – Ophie Beck – Bic a Chu (SoPYC)

ILCA 4

1st Seth Till – Strip (SoPYC/FSC) 11pts

2nd Thomas Cooper – Go with the Flow (RFBYC/FSC) 12 pts

3rd Murray Duthie – Yanited (SoPYC/FSC) 13pts

1st Girl – Sophia Homes – Floppy Sea Spider (BSYC)

ILCA 6

1st Issac Biczo – It’ll be Alright (RFBYC) 6pts

2nd Sam Hart – Gone Sailing (RFBYC/FSC) 10pts

3rd Pia Hooper – Speedy Salmons (RFBYC) 12pts

1st Girl – Pia Hooper – Speedy Salmons (RFBYC)

RS Aero 6

1st Jordy Bellegarde – Aeroplane (EFYC) 7pts

2nd Billie McCracken – Gambaero (EFYC) 8pts

3rd Xavier Putt – Aeromatic (EFYC) 13pts

1st Girl – Billie McCracken – Gambaero

Int. 29’er

1st Pinch of Salt – Finley Symond & Lucas Cunningham (FSC/MBSC) 6pts

2nd Pink Zinc – Victoria Chernoff & Eloise Chernoff (SoPYC) 9pt

3rd She’llberite – Blake Tweedie & Benjamin Pearson (RFBYC) 13pts

1st Girl – Pink Zinc – Victoria Chernoff & Eloise Chernoff (SoPYC)

Int. 420

1st Wahoo – Joshua Ransom & Jeremy Gweja (NYC) 5pts

2nd Mercury – Jackson Lang & Joel Murabito (MBSC) 11pts

Jay Dee

1st – Kamikaze - Evelyn Mawson & Chloe Bright (PDSC)

IQ Foil Youth

1st Ben Robinson – King Pumpkin III (FSC/SoPYC) 7pts

2nd Jack Brazier – Need More Cupcakes ( FSC) 10pts

3rd Jaiya Marns Morris – Pipedream 3 (RPYC/FSC) 21

 1st Girl – Jaiya Marns Morris – Pipedream 3

IQ Foil Junior

1st Jonas Moeller – MACH10 (FSC) 6pts

2nd Hudson Armstong – Huddo (FSC) 14pts

3rd Sophie Brazier – Icarus (FSC) 15pts

1st Girl – Sophie Brazier – Icarus

For full results, click here.

The event will return in 2026, once again aligning with the WA long weekend from Saturday 26 September to Thursday 1 October 2026. 

Images by: Tom Hodge Media