A Gauteng sailor, David Smith represents VLC in competitive dinghy racing. Since April 2026, 12 races across 1 regattas have been recorded for David. Most of David's racing has been in Dabchick, 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. David remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.