Eight of our EFYC Open Skiff sailors attended Royal Perth Yacht Club on 7–8 February to compete in the Refined Edge Mini Series, completing 10 races across a weekend that delivered a full range of wind conditions.

Day 1 saw everything from light to strong breeze, while racing on Sunday morning was abandoned after the first race due to light winds. Fortunately, the wind filled in after lunch, allowing the regatta to conclude with a solid 10-race series.

Gold Fleet Results

Isabelle Hobson – 2nd
Harriet Mellor – 4th
Mia Anastazjew – 5th
Alby Foster – 7th
Arnaud Laroche – 9th (did not compete Sunday due to illness)

Silver Fleet Results

Lucy Smith – 2nd
Charlie Wenn – 3rd
Kelsey Smith – 10th

With multiple podium finishes and consistent performances across both fleets, our junior sailors represented EFYC with determination and sportsmanship. It’s fantastic to see their continued development and confidence at each regatta.

Well done to all sailors and families involved — go Team EFYC!

100 Club lose two Foundation Members

It’s with great sadness with the passing of two foundation members in Bob Murrie on 23rd January 2026 & Cdre Ken Beurteaux on 8th February 2026.

The Trustees of the “Youth Sailing Foundation EFYC 100 Club”

send our condolence to the families in this very difficult time.

We thank them for their foresight in starting this great Foundation back in 1993.

Thank you Bob & Cdre Ken – RIP.

100 Club Brief History

Back in 1993 six EFYC members got together to form the “Youth Sailing Foundation EFYC 100 Club”

Founding members, Bob Murrie (dec), Cdre Ken Beurteaux (dec), Cdre Ron Anderson, Cdre Geoff Rummer, Ralf Shea (dec) &

Ian Hearn.

Members of the 100 Club (as we are well known) pay $100.00 /Yr.

We have Trustees to manage the foundation in Matt Mathews, Helen Suriano, Lou Suriano, Vern Tidy, Cdre Margaret Shiner, Bruce Wilkinson, Simon Mc Cracken, “Bear” Payne & Chair Cdre Ray O’Byrne.

Over the 30 plus years, we have made grants to our juniors/ youth to

the value of $300,000.00 plus.

Grants for 2025-26 Season.

We have approved 18 Applications for the total of $13,000.00 to date for Coaching, Westsail, Sails, Travel & Equipment. We expect a few more applications to come as our sailing Season continues.

If you would like to join the 100 Club, go to EFYC web site. Look for ONWATER then 100 CLUB & our forms are there, fill in & send.

Ray O’Byrne

EFYC Youth Sailing Foundation – 100 Club.