The countdown is on to the Australian Open and Youth Match Racing Championships, with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) set to host an action-packed week of competition on Hobart’s River Derwent from 22 - 26 October. 

Nine highly skilled teams from across Australia and New Zealand will go head-to-head, showcasing their tactical racing, precision teamwork and sailing skill in this national championship event.

Among the competitors is local sailor Sam King representing the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, eager to set sail on home waters against a strong field of challengers. The line-up also includes:

• Fraser Baker – CYCSA (SA)
  
  

• Zac West, Jemma Hopkins & James Hayhoe – RSYS (NSW)
  
  

• Daniel Kemp – RPAYC (NSW)
  
  

• Hayden Smith – TYC (NZ)
  
  

• Ben Crafood – CYCA (NSW)
  
  

• Healy Ryan – DBSC (NSW)
  
  

With preparations well underway, excitement is building for what’s set to be a showcase of great match racing and sportsmanship.

Results will be available during the week here.