The Australian Mid Winter Youth Championships was conducted at RQYS Manly between 7-11 July.
Racing classes included BIC Techno 293, Sabots, Opti?s, Flying 11s, Lasers, 29ers and 420s.
The sailboards completed 12 races over the 4 days, in a range of conditions including a stiff south westerly.

Day 1 - Light winds from the south west 8 knots . Jacob Whitford scored 2 bullets and Emma Baillie 1 bullet.
Day 2 - Moderate northerly wind 10 knots. Another 3 bullets to Jacob and 1 bullet to Emma.
Day 3 - Three races sailed in south westerly winds 20 -28 knots . First race won by Jacob and the remaining two races were won by Emma Baillie. It was a very gutsy performance by Emma, carrying the 7.8 sqm sail. Jacob had to be treated for hypothermia.
Day 4 - Light winds from the south west 8 knots. 2 more wins for Jacob.

Congratulations to Jacob Whitford on winning the Australian Mid Winter Youth Championships in the Techno 293 Class.