Sailing from UNK, Carmen van der Merwe competes in the the region dinghy circuit. Carmen's competitive record on SailingSA begins in March 2025. Since then 10 races across 1 regattas have been completed. Most of Carmen's racing has been in Hunter, with additional starts in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet and strong finishes at the SailingSA events. Carmen remains active in regional dinghy racing.