A KwaZulu-Natal sailor, Ben Makhanya represents PYC in competitive dinghy racing. Since May 2025, 8 races across 2 regattas have been recorded for Ben. Ben's primary class has been Lavranos 34, with additional appearances in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet and strong finishes at the SailingSA events. Ben continues to build experience across competitive sailing regattas.