Sailing Recognition Awards

Receiving peer-based recognition or nomination in any field or discipline is a commendable feat; winning the associated award is a testament to one’s character and skill.

We wholeheartedly congratulate Year 12 student Harrison Chapman (pictured above) and Old Boy Ethan O’Brien for their outstanding Sailing achievements beyond BGS.

Harrison Chapman (Year 12 and Captain of Sailing) is the joint-winner of the 2021 Youth Sailor of the Year Award (Victoria). Together with his crewman James Jackson (Peninsula Grammar School), Harrison produced excellent results in the 420 class.

Upon the completion of his VCE studies, Harrison plans to continue his enthusiasm in the sport, whether that be at Mornington Yacht Club or a prospective university overseas. View his acceptance speech. 

Ethan O’Brien (OB 2018 and Head Coach of Sailing) has won the 2021 Instructor of the Year Award (Victoria). He has been recognised for his comprehensive management of the sailing program at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. View his acceptance speech.

Both Harrison and Ethan were important members of the BGS Sailing’s emphatic come-from-behind victory at the 2021 Victorian Schools Teams Sailing Championships. By winning the Victorian awards, both Harrison and Ethan are automatically nominated for the Australian Sailing Awards which will be announced next month. We wish them well for this event.

Robert Hayward
Teacher in Charge, Sailing