Rory Meehan - iQFOiL Olympic Journey

Rory Meehan - iQFOiL Olympic Journey

Raised

$7,309.96

Goal

$20,000.00

ABOUT ME 

I am 17 years old, and since the age of 7 I’ve been sailing, honing my skills in various vessels like Pacers, Flying 11 and 29ers. In early 2022 I ventured to the iQFOiL - an exhilarating sport blending traditional windsurfing and ultra modern hydrofoiling. My goal is to compete against the world's best in international regattas and ultimately to represent Australia at the Olympics.


FUNDING

I bring exceptional dedication and skill to this emerging sport. With aspirations to represent Australia on the global stage, I've demonstrated the potential to become a future champion. However the undeniable truth is that funding is a critical factor for success. I am reaching out to you for your financial help and support towards equipment and travel costs, and welcome you to be part of this dream.


GOALS

⬜ Gold Fleet at the Princesa Sofia Regatta in Palma, Spain (28 MAR-5 APR 2025)

⬜ Gold Fleet at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyeres, France (19-26 APR 2025)

⬜ Gold Fleet at the iQFOiL World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark (4-11 JUL 2025)

⬜ Youth Champion in the iQFOiL J&Y World Championships in Brest, France (24-31 JUL 2025)

⬜ [Funding dependent] U23 World Championships in Portimao, Portugal (6-13 SEP 2025)

⬜ Continue to compete and be competitive at State and National regattas

⬜ My ultimate goal is to compete at an Olympic level (2028 Los Angeles, 2032 Brisbane, AUS)


ACHIEVEMENTS

My 2024 highlights:

☑️ Making the top 10 medal race and placing 5th overall at the iQFOiL European Youth Championship in France and ☑️ securing 2nd at the iQFOiL Australian Championships at Sail Melbourne against our top Olympic squad.


My 2023-2025 achievements:

☑️ 4th at the NZ WindFoil Nationals in Auckland, New Zealand (FEB 2025)

☑️ 2nd at Sail Sydney (DEC 2024)

☑️ 2nd at Sail Melbourne and the IQFOiL Australian Championships (NOV 2024) 

☑️ 1st at Sail Freo, Fremantle, WA (OCT 2024) 

☑️ 5th at the iQFOiL Youth European Championships in Embrun, France (JUL 2024)

☑️ 8th (Silver Fleet), 2nd AUS, 62nd at the Princesa Sofia Regatta in Palma, Spain (APR 2024)

☑️ 3rd at Sail Sydney, Oceanic and World Championship Qualifier event (Olympic class, 2023) 

☑️ 4th at Sail Melbourne (Olympic class, 2023) 

☑️ 2nd at Queensland State Championship (Olympic class, 2023) 

☑️ 18th (U19 men) in the iQFOiL Youth European Championships, Italy (2023)

☑️ 1st at the iQFOiL Australian Championships and Formula Foil Nationals, QLD (2023)

☑️ 1st at the Victoria Youth State Championship, Sorrento, VIC (2023)

☑️ 2nd at Sail Melbourne, Brighton, VIC (2023)

☑️ Selected in the Australian Sailing Pathway Team - Developing

☑️ Selected as a categorised QAS (Queensland Academy of Sport) athlete


MEEHAN SAILING

https://meehansailing.com

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Raised

$7,309.96

Goal

$20,000.00

Recent donations

Anonymous

Persistence persistence. !

$1,000.00

David Pearce

Best of luck Rory!

$510.00

GRANT WHARINGTON

$510.00

Phil Jane Chadwick

Have a ball Rory love the Chadwick xx

$101.88

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