A Free State sailor, Conor Diesel represents SYC in competitive dinghy racing. Conor's competitive record on SailingSA begins in September 2025. Since then 7 races across 1 regattas have been completed. Conor's primary class has been Dart 18, with additional appearances in other fleets. Conor's best results include winning the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet, as well as the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet. Conor remains active in regional dinghy racing.