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Jess

 

I am currently studying a Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counterterrorism at Macquarie University, whilst thoroughly enjoying the opportunities that sailing at RPAYC has presented me. 

 

Being a part of the MAKS Racing team allows me to sail with my best friends whilst giving me experience on yachts which is easily transposed onto bigger yachts such as McConaghy 38s and Farr40s. 

 

Two events stand out in my sailing career as sentimental. Firstly, there is no doubt that winning the 2014 Harken International Youth Match Racing Regatta is a highlight, as we were able to celebrate a victory on our home ground for our club. Secondly, I was able to celebrate my 21st birthday in a unique way, participating in my first offshore race in the 2015 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race. Moments like these make me realise how lucky I am to have parents so supportive of my passion, a strong and wonderful team to sail with, and club that is able to facilitate our goals. 

 

I aim to keep sailing throughout the rest of my adult life, as it has been such a significant aspect of my youth. 

 

Previous Significant Achievements:

 

  • 3rd Place in NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship 2010

  • 3rd Place in NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship 2011

  • 3rd Place in 420 (Women’s Division) Australian Youth Championships 2011

  • 2nd Place in Club Marine NSW Youth Match Racing Championship 2013

  • 2nd Place in Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship 2013

  • 4th Place Australian Capital Territory Teams Racing States 2014

  • 2nd Place in Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship 2014

  • 2nd Place in Australian University Games (teams racing) 2014

  • 3rd Place ORCI Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2015

  • 2nd Place Sydney Harbour Regatta Melges 24 Division

 

Major achievements

 

  • Currently ranked:

    • 1st Australian Women’s Match Racing Team

    • 9th International Women’s Match Racing Team

    • 96th Open International Match Racing Team

  • RPAYC “Hornblower” Trophy for Most Improved Centreboard Sailor 2011

  • Winner of Marineassess Women’s Match Racing Championship 2014

  • Winner of Harken International Youth Match Racing Regatta 2014

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