The 2025 edition of Sail Freo was one to remember for the East Fremantle Yacht Club (EFYC) youth team, as eleven of our talented young sailors competed across the O’pen Skiff and RS Aero fleets — bringing home podium finishes, new milestones, and plenty of smiles.
🏄♀️ About Sail Freo
Hosted annually by Fremantle Sailing Club, Sail Freo is one of Western Australia’s premier dinghy regattas. It attracts sailors of all ages and classes from across the state, offering two days of challenging racing and valuable experience in varied wind and wave conditions.
For our EFYC youth sailors, it’s not just a competition — it’s a chance to test their skills, gain confidence, and connect with the wider sailing community.
🏆 EFYC Podium Results
Our young sailors delivered outstanding performances throughout the weekend:
O’pen Skiff Gold: Harriet – 1st place 🥇
O’pen Skiff Silver: Arnaud – 1st place 🥇 | Charlie – 2nd place 🥈
RS Aero: Jordy – 1st place 🥇 | Bille – 2nd place 🥈 | Xavier – 3rd place 🥉
This incredible effort showcases the depth of talent in our youth program and the hard work put in by sailors, coaches, and families throughout the season.
🌟 Milestones and Firsts
The weekend was full of “firsts” worth celebrating!
Harriet claimed her first regatta win
Charlie earned his first podium finish
Alby, Lucy, Kelsey, Arnaud, and Charlie all experienced their first-ever Sail Freo
The RS Aero fleet made its debut appearance at the regatta
Moments like these highlight how far our youth sailors have come — and how bright their future looks.
🌬️ Learning, Teamwork, and Growth
Beyond the results, Sail Freo offered an invaluable opportunity for learning and growth. The challenging Fremantle conditions pushed sailors to adapt, communicate, and stay focused — all while supporting each other on and off the water.
The camaraderie among the EFYC team was a standout feature, with parents, coaches, and fellow sailors cheering each other on throughout the weekend. It’s this strong sense of community that makes youth sailing at EFYC so rewarding.
A huge thank you goes to WA Open Skiff Sailing for providing on-water coaching and regatta support, ensuring our sailors made the most of their experience.
📊 Full Results
You can view the full 2025 Sail Freo results here:
👉 https://www.topyacht.net.au/…/SailFreo/Alph25/SGrp1.htm
⛵ Youth Sailing at East Fremantle Yacht Club
At East Fremantle Yacht Club, we’re passionate about helping the next generation of sailors grow their skills, confidence, and love for the sport.
From Tackers learn-to-sail programs to junior and youth racing fleets, EFYC provides a safe, supportive, and social environment for young people to discover sailing and progress at their own pace.
If your child is interested in learning to sail or joining one of our youth classes, visit our website or contact our sailing office to find out more.
💙 Congratulations Team EFYC!
Congratulations once again to all our youth sailors for representing EFYC with enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and pride. You’ve done yourselves — and your club — proud!