Chris Symonds

Chris Symonds

Representing Australia in the RS Venture Connect Para World Championships Dec 2025

Current Campaigns

    ABOUT Chris Symonds

    Wynyard, TAS

    Raising funds to compete in Oman at the Para World Sailing Championships Dec 2025.

    I likley be the only Australian competing from 18 nations.

    I live with a slow progressing Motor Neuron Disease with limited strength, but strong mind and high values.

    I am a three times World sailing champion, current Australian Para Champion, Asia Pacific Champion and Silver medal winner at March 2025 World Hansa Championships in the Hansa 303 Single and Doubles Class.

    Five time winner of Australian Sailings Para Sailor of the Year.

    I contribute back into my sport being the Commodore of the award winning Wynyard Yacht Club.

    I am Chair of the Australian Sailings Tasmania Regional Advisory Committee.

    As President of the Motor Neuron Disease Association of Tasmania, "I Never Give Up" in achieving my goals.

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