McKay Sailing Team - Spencer and Benedict
McKay Sailing Team - Spencer and Benedict


Your donation is supporting Benedict McKay
Join Spencer and Benedict McKay on their journey towards the 2024 420 World Championships!
Spencer and Benedict McKay, aged 15 and 18, are two brothers currently sailing the 420 dinghy based out of Sydney Australia. Having teamed up two and a half years ago, the team has experienced immense success on the domestic circuit as well as exposure to overseas racing. The team plans for the 420 Open World Championships in Rio de Janeiro to be their last event in the 420 before moving into the 49er as an Olympic class.
2022 Season
- 1st NSW 420 State Championships
- 1st NSW 420 Youth Championships
- Sponsorship announcement with Musto Clothing
- 3rd Victorian 420 Youth Championships
- Gained selection into Australian Sailing Youth Team 2022
2023 Season
- Finalist for NSW Sailor of the year
- 1st Youth 420 Nationals Championships
- Gained selection into Australian Sailing Youth Team 2023
- 1st NSW State Championships
- 1st NSW Schools Teams Racing Championships (both Spencer and Benedict steering for their schools 1st team)
2023/2024 Season
- 47th Palamos Christams Race - Palamos, Spain (18-22 December)
- 2023 420 South American Championship - Rio, Brazil (26-30 December)
- 2024 420 Open World Championsip - Rio, Brazil (3-10 January)
We would really appreciate your support, any donations will go towards air fares, coaching, equipment, charter boat fees, regatta entry fees and accomodation.
- Sailing
Your donation to this project is tax deductible
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Your donation to this project is tax deductible
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is the only deductible gift recipient for sport in Australia. This means that donations of $2 or more to approved projects on our website are tax deductible. Shortly after making your donation, you'll receive an official receipt from the ASF that you can use in your income tax return. If you have any questions about your donation, please visit https://asf.org.au/faqs