About SailingSA
This page explains the SailingSA project.
If you want to search sailing results, go to the main SailingSA search page.
SailingSA is South Africa's searchable sailing results database.
The platform indexes regatta results, sailor profiles, and class results across South African sailing events including Optimist, ILCA (Laser), 420 and keelboat racing.
Unlike static PDF results pages, SailingSA connects regatta results directly to sailor profiles so performance history can be searched and analysed.
How To Use Search
Use the Sailor tab to search by sailor name or SAS ID. Use the Regatta tab to search by event name. Results include position, fleet, event, and historical performance data.
Public vs Logged In Access
Public users can search sailor profiles and view regatta results. Logged-in users access extended race breakdowns, analytics, and historical comparisons.
Who Uses SailingSA
- Youth sailors
- Parents
- Coaches
- Yacht clubs
- Sailing academies
- Selection committees
Our Coverage
We cover Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 420, Dabchick, Mirror, Hobie 16, L26 keelboats, and major South African national and regional regattas.
Why SailingSA Exists
SailingSA is the searchable sailing results database for South Africa. We built it to provide a centralised, searchable database of South African sailing results. Unlike static PDF archives, SailingSA connects regatta results directly to sailor profiles, making performance data structured, searchable, and transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find sailing results in South Africa?
Use the SailingSA search bar to search by sailor name, regatta name, class or club.
Does SailingSA include Optimist results?
Yes. SailingSA includes Optimist A and B fleet results across South African regattas.
Does SailingSA include ILCA results?
Yes. ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 results are searchable by sailor and regatta.
Can I view Hermanus Yacht Club results?
Yes. Results from Hermanus Yacht Club and other South African clubs are indexed where available.