The 2024 NSW/ACT Sailing Awards finalists have been revealed, and Double Bay Sailing Club is shining brightly with young sailor Healy Ryan nominated for Youth Sailor of the Year.
Ryan, who also represents Hunters Hill Sailing Club, is recognised alongside Louis Tilly from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and Joel Beashel from Belmont 16ft Skiff Sailing Club & Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
Celebrations Set for Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Australian Sailing is inviting the NSW and ACT sailing community to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals at the NSW/ACT Sailing Awards Presentation. The event will be held on Saturday, 21 September, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the prestigious Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
Diverse Group of Finalists Represents Sailing’s Strength
The finalists showcase a diverse range of contributors to the sport, from dedicated club volunteers to elite athletes who recently competed in the Paris Olympic Games. The list includes professionals striving to expand sailing’s reach, promoters leveraging technology to increase visibility, and Australian Sailing Team athletes consistently performing at the highest level.
Other Notable Finalists
| Female Sailor of the Year: Rhiannan Brown, Evie Haseldine, Olivia Price |
| Male Sailor of the Year: Shaun Connor, Grae Morris, Jim Colley |
| Team of the Year: Anthony Johnston & Marcus Ashley-Jones, Brin Liddel & Rhiannan Brown, Olivia Price & Evie Haseldine, Jim Colley & Shaun Connor |
| Instructor of the Year: Isabella Holdsworth, Bella Jones |
| Volunteer of the Year: Eric Duggan, Peter Mansbridge |
| SheSails Award: Twin Wire Skiff Programme, Women’s Sailing Course |
| Sport Professional Award: Jack Buchan, Graham Biehl, Jeremey Atkinson |
| Sport Promotion Award: Dave Flower, Ethan Tucker, Lisa Darmanin, Jervis Tilly |
| Sustainability Award: Shane Guanaria, Sustainability Working Group |
| Club of the Year Award Category A: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, Drummoyne Sailing Club, Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club |
The finalists for Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be unveiled at the Awards Presentation, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.
Tickets for the NSW/ACT Sailing Awards Presentation can be purchased online. The event includes canapes served throughout the evening. It promises to be a night of celebration and recognition for the outstanding individuals and organisations that make sailing thrive in NSW and ACT.
Published Date 18-September-2024