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O'pen Skiff World's Wing Foil Nationals and Wing Foil World's Chasing the 2032 olympic dream

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ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE From the moment he first steered a dinghy, Nate McCarthy was hooked.The freedom. The speed. The challenge. Sailing became more than a sport, it became his purpose. Now just 15, this Queensland rising star is already making waves across Australia. Nate’s sailing journey began in Optimists and quickly advanced to high-performance skiffs. Along the way, he&#39;s been named a finalist for the 2024 Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year, and in 2025 alone, he claimed the title of Queensland O’pen Skiff State Champion, defeating 61 competitors, and stood on podiums across the east coast. &#127942; 2025 Achievements<ul><li>Queensland O’pen Skiff State Champion</li><li>Queensland Youth Champion</li><li>NSW Youth Champion</li><li>Manly Cup – 2nd Place</li><li>3× Head of the River Champion (2023–2025)</li></ul>&#128640; Next Major Regattas (2026)<ul><li>Australian O’pen Skiff Nationals</li><li>Queensland O’pen Skiff State Titles</li><li>O’pen Skiff World Championships</li></ul>Now, Nate’s sights are set firmly on the international stage.He’s preparing to represent Southport Yacht Club and Australia at the 2026 O’pen Skiff World Championships, racing against the best young sailors from around the globe. In parallel, Nate is diving head-first into the world of wing foiling, a fast, adrenaline-charged sport gaining Olympic momentum. He has taught himself how to wing foil and is no looking to take his skills to the next level. He’s training for the Wing Foil Nationals and ultimately aiming for the Wing Foil World Championships. &#127919; His long-term goal?To fly across the water in a foiling class at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, proudly wearing the green and gold in front of a home crowd. But talent alone won’t get him there. Getting to the top takes: ✅ High-performance equipment ✅ World-class coaching ✅ Travel to elite-level regattas ✅ Constant progression, focus, and resilience Nate is already supported by Australia’s leading foiling supplier <a href="https://www.foilsport.com.au" target="_blank">Foilsport</a>, but that support only goes so far.That’s why we’ve launched this fundraiser, to help fuel his next phase and give him the best chance to compete at the highest level. Every donation goes directly toward:<ul><li>Race-ready foiling equipment</li><li>Coaching and training</li><li>Regatta travel and entry fees</li></ul>With your support behind him, there’s no limit to what Nate can achieve.Let’s help send this incredible young sailor to the starting line and one day, to the Olympic podium. Donate now via the Australian Sports Foundation

Nate's 2032 Olympic Dream