A Western Cape sailor, Dawn Sherriff represents HYC in competitive dinghy racing. Dawn's earliest SailingSA result dates to February 2025. Since then 23 races across 3 regattas have been recorded. Dawn competes mainly in the Hobie 16 fleet, alongside races in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the 2026 HYC Cape Classic in the Hobie 16 fleet and strong finishes at the 2025 HYC Cape Classic Hobie 16. Dawn continues to compete regularly across provincial and national sailing events.