Sailing from HYC, Bastien Taylor competes in the Western Cape dinghy circuit. Since December 2025, 34 races across 5 regattas have been recorded for Bastien. Bastien's primary class has been Optimist B, with additional appearances in other fleets. Key performances include winning the 2026 HYC Cape Classic in the Optimist B fleet, along with the 2026 Wc Dinghy Champs in the Optimist B fleet. Bastien remains active in regional dinghy racing.