CBYC sailor Will Leech and sailing partner Sean Kensington were awarded a YNZ youth performance award for outstanding results in the 29er last season. They finished third at their first national championship together and matched that result at the 2024 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland. The duo also won Junior Sail Auckland, the Auckland championships, and the youth trials, securing a place at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships, where they finished 10th after leading early in the regatta.

Article added: Sunday 08 December 2024