Please select your home edition
Edition
Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Range

Youth America’s Cup - Objective Australia set to kick off campaign

by Damian Devine on 14 Mar 2013
Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Team - Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Campaign Launch Sander van der Borch http://www.sandervanderborch.com
Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Campaign Launch to be held on Saturday 23 March at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.

Objective Australia, the Australian team competing for the inaugural Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, will have its official campaign launch at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) Newport on Saturday 23 March at 5:30pm. Objective Australia is the first Australian team compete for America’s Cup success in over a decade and will be competing against seven other nations in September 2013.

The Objective Australia team is comprised of the cream of 19-25 year old Australian sailors, many of whom are campaigning towards the 2016 Olympics and other major sailing championships. The nine member Team features RPAYC members Jason Waterhouse (NSW) and Josh McKnight (NSW), along with Tom Burton (NSW), Jordan Reece (NSW), Oliver Tweddell (VIC), Luke Parkinson (WA), Keiran Searle (NSW), James Wierzbowski (VIC) and Ted Hackney (NSW).

The team qualified for this event in recent trials conducted in San Francisco.

Tony Walls, Team Principal, Objective Australia said, 'Objective Australia’s selection as the National team for Youth America’s Cup confirms that Australia has some of the most talented young sailing athletes in the world. We are thrilled to be able to provide them with the opportunity to pursue their dreams and compete for the inaugural Red Bull Youth America’s Cup.'

The Objective Australia Launch will feature our sailing athletes and the team behind the team; presenting their approach to America’s Cup success; discussing their insights into the professionalism, skills and the drive required to sail one of the most exciting and challenging sailing machines – the AC45.

Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Team in action in San Francisco - Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Campaign Launch © ACEA - Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://photo.americascup.com/
Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Team in action in San Francisco - Objective Australia Youth America’s Cup Campaign Launch © ACEA - Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://photo.americascup.com/



The RPAYC in Newport is the home of Objective Australia’s Youth America’s Cup campaign. While many previous America’s Cup athletes have come from the Alfreds, this is the first time that it has been the home of an America’s Cup campaign.

The event is open to the public and will be followed by the Team signing posters and taking photos with our supporters at the launch.

Date: Saturday 23 March, 2013
Time: 5:30pm
Address: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, 16 Mitala Street, Newport NSW 2106

Objective Australia Facebook

Selden 2020 - FOOTERFestival of Sails 2026North Sails Loft 57 Podcast

Related Articles

The Jackal wins line honours in 2025 M2H
Westcoaster completed in 3 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes and 23 seconds Matt Setton's Ker 11.3, The Jackal has claimed line honours in the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster' Yacht Race, in a time of 3 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes and 23 seconds.
Posted today at 1:38 am Sydney Hobart – A very ordinary Hobart
Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action. Far from it, actually Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action from the 80th rendition of the Boxing Day Classic. Far from it, actually. Rather, it is a reflection upon that the elements that an ‘ordinary' Hobart invariably involves
Posted today at 1:02 am Celebrating the Great Race from half a world away
The Rolex Sydney Hobart delivers a tough test While early winter isn't exactly a great time for sailing in the Pacific Northwest, this year I reeled my family into the Great Race's Boxing Day drama.
Posted on 30 Dec Sydney Hobart: Two protests now lodged
Two protests now over the way the French/New Caledonian sheeted a sail using a pole. The International Jury for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race will hear two protests, on Wednesday, the first by the yacht Min River (AUS) against the overall honours leader BNC - my::NET / LEON (FRA), along with a second by the Race Committee.
Posted on 30 Dec Rolex Sydney Hobart: Images from Tasman Island
Photographers Andrea Francolini and Kurt Arrigo were on the water and in the air to catch the action A Nor'easterly breeze which continued to build through Monday set the stage for a string of incredible approaches to Hobart, with yachts lighting up Storm Bay and threading the Iron Pot in classic fashion.
Posted on 30 Dec Goodbye Cape Town! Mini Globe Bans AI images
Slow start of final 6000-mile leg from Cape Town up the Atlantic to the finish In the traditional pre-start Facebook "LIVE" coverage from the V&A Waterfront by organisers Don & Jane, minutes before dropping lines, entrants portrayed a common and consistent theme. They were nervous!
Posted on 30 Dec Nacra 17 Junior and Rookie Teams of the Year 2025
The class is taking a moment to recognise the young and new teams As the 2025 season comes to a close, the Nacra 17 class is taking a moment to recognise the young and new teams who have made their mark over the past twelve months.
Posted on 30 Dec Sydney Hobart: Plenty more golf left in this hole
The Overall honours trophy in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart is far from being decided. The Tattersall Cup, the overall honours trophy in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart is far from being decided, as competitors pop in and out of contention on what will be for most, the final day, of racing.
Posted on 30 Dec Cliffhanger finish in M2H Yacht Race
River Derwent set to play its role in deciding who might hoist the Silverware aloft The Westcoaster might be a 435 nautical mile ocean race from Melbourne to Hobart, but like many of the ocean races from the big island to the little island, the River Derwent may have the last laugh in dictating who raises the trophy in this year's race.
Posted on 30 Dec Sydney Hobart – New rulebook?
Is it time for a new rulebook when it comes to the Hobart? Will BNC my Net be the Overall Winner? Is it time for a new rulebook when it comes to the Hobart? Maybe throw out things like go out early and come in late? Find the South flowing East Australia Current, and then use it? Maybe 2025 is the year of asking that question...
Posted on 29 Dec
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World Australia and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy