The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship will once again host some of the World's best youth match racing talent, with competitors travelling from across the world, including UK and Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, as well as a strong representation from across Australia.
After receiving over 20 applications from teams to compete, the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, NSW, had a tough decision to select the final 10 teams. The 2023 line up sees an exciting mix of developing and experienced Match Racing teams, looking to have their name etched on the Rockin' Robin Perpetual Trophy.
The 2023 edition sees 5 skippers taking part in their first event at RPAYC. International entrants include Nicolas Bernal from Santo Amaro Yacht Club in Brazil, Ben Tylecote from Rutland Sailing Club in Great Britain, Jack Frewin from Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Tom Higgins from Royal Saint George Yacht Club in Ireland, and Richard Rychlik Jr from Oakville Yacht Squadron in Canada.
RPAYC's Senior Head Instructor commented on the line up of teams for this years Championship. 'The excitement is building as we look forward to welcoming emerging youth match teams from all over the world to Pittwater. To have 6 different nations, and 9 clubs represented is a testament to the global recognition of this world class event'.
Not only will the 2023 HARKEN Championship attract sailors from across the world, but RPAYC is also thrilled to once again welcome an experienced Race Management and an international cast of Umpires, with club stalwart Ted Anderson returning as Race Officer, and Richard Slater heading up the Umpire team.
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is delighted to maintain the longstanding support of title sponsor HARKEN Australia.
The regatta commences with official proceedings on Monday 4th December, with four days of Match Racing on the RPAYC's fleet of Elliott 7 yachts from Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th December.
Visit the website to view the full line up of teams and umpires: www.intyouthmatchracingchampionship.com.au
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