Dirk Manten sails out of HMYC in the KwaZulu-Natal. Dirk's competitive record on SailingSA begins in June 2025. Since then 21 races across 4 regattas have been completed. Dirk's primary class has been various classes, with additional appearances in other fleets. Highlights include winning the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet, along with the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet. Dirk remains active in regional dinghy racing.