Thank you to all clubs and classes for your nominations to the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards.

The level of achievement in South Australia is exceptional, making it a very tough task for our SA RAC this year, with several categories decided by the closest of margins.

We are proud to officially announce the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards Finalists!

From World Champions to grassroots instructors and volunteers, this year’s nominations highlight the passion, dedication, and community spirit that make sailing in South Australia so special.

We are especially thrilled by the strong wave of nominations for Team of the Year and Female Sailor of the Year, which have emerged as our most nominated categories.

Join us as we crown the winners and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the South Australian sailing community!

• Date: Friday 19th September
• Time: 6.00pm to 8pm
• Location: Adelaide Sailing Club, Barcoo Road, West Beach
• Dress: Smart Casual
• Canape on arrival

Tickets on sale now! https://www.sailing.org.au/events/300142

Cost: $25.00

Free Ticket by Invitation to SA Award Finalists.

2025 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FINALISTS

FEMALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR

• Alexandra Alder (Intl. 5o5)– Henley Sailing Club
• Ellen Sampson (ILCA 6) – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Mary Ann Harvey  (Syndey 38)– Cruising Yacht Club of SA

MALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR

• Sandy Higgins and Paul Marsh  (Intl. 5o5)– Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Tim Lelliott  (LT Windsurfer)– Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

YOUTH SAILOR OF THE YEAR

• Fraser Baker and Will Gaylard – Largs Bay Sailing Club / Cruising Yacht Club of SA
• Austin Higgins – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Ellen Sampson – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Toby Phillips – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

TEAM OF THE YEAR

• Game On – Cruising Yacht Club of SA
• Clockwork – Cruising Yacht Club of SA
• Sandy Higgins and Paul Marsh – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• AUS 22 Ben Hinks and Fallon Katz – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

• Victoria Young – Adelaide Sailing Club
• Mark Homes – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Finlay Bunt – Cruising Yacht Club of SA

INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

• Subin Wright-Simon– Largs Bay Sailing Club
• Lilly Driver - Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

COACH OF THE YEAR

• Harry Higgins – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
• Luke Allison – Cruising Yacht Club of SA

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

To be announced on the night

SHESAILS AWARD

To be announced on the night

SPORT PROMOTION AWARD

• Down Under Sail
• Adelaide Sailing Club Incop Henley Sailing Club (International 5o5 World Championships)

SPORT PROFESSIONAL AWARD

To be announced on the night

INNOVATION AWARD

To be announced on the night

CLUB OF THE YEAR – CAT A

• Largs Bay Sailing Club
• Adelaide Sailing Club

CLUB OF THE YEAR – CAT B

• Coffin Bay Yacht Club
• Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
• Clayton Bay Boat Club