The Dinghy Section gathered after racing on Saturday to celebrate the sailors, supporters and coaches who make up Team Freo and to recognise an outstanding summer of achievements.

Anthony Kirke joined more than 80 sailors, coaches and supporters for a post-racing BBQ, prepared by our dedicated Dinghy volunteers and WAIS coaches, as the Section acknowledged this season’s National Champions.

• Thomas Cooper – ILCA 4
• Jasper Stay – ILCA 6 Male
• Christoph Bottoni – ILCA 7 Masters
• Alex Fleet and Jamie Randall – 470
• Jaiya Marns-Morris – iQFOiL Women
• Jack Brazier – iQFOiL Youth
• Jonas Moeller – iQFOiL Junior

The celebration also recognised a remarkable list of podium finishes and age category titles:

• Patrick Scully – OK Dinghy, 1st Junior
• Dennis Dixon – OK Dinghy, 2nd Junior
• Chris Patterson and Conall Hansford – 505, 2nd overall and 1st Grand Masters
• Tessa Parkinson – 505, 1st Female
• Angus Cameron – 505, 1st Youth
• Seth Till – ILCA 4, 1st Junior
• Kai Nakayama – ILCA 4, 2nd Junior
• Zac Littlewood – ILCA 7, 2nd
• Ethan McAullay – ILCA 7, 3rd
• Xavier Bates – ILCA 7, 1st Under 21
• David Whait – ILCA 7 Masters, 1st Grand Master
• Finley Symonds and Alasdair Cameron – 29er, 2nd
• Darcy Brinkmann-Gray – iQFOiL Youth, 3rd
• Sophie Brazier – iQFOiL Junior, 2nd
• Nicholas Cooper – Optimist Open Fleet, 2nd
• Harry Cooper – Optimist Open Fleet, 1st 11 Year Old
• Fabio Moeller – Optimist Intermediate Fleet, 2nd

The Fremantle 505 team also claimed the Teams Trophy at the 505 Nationals, while the WA ILCA team retained the prestigious Battens Trophy for best state.

In another exciting milestone, Jasper Stay and Jack Brazier have both qualified for the Youth Worlds in their respective classes.

Congratulations to all sailors, coaches and families who contribute to Team Freo’s success. The depth of talent across classes and age groups is something the entire Club can be proud of.