A Western Cape sailor, Gawie Smit represents SBYC in competitive dinghy racing. Gawie's competitive record on SailingSA begins in April 2026. Since then 1 races across 1 regattas have been completed. Most of Gawie's racing has been in Saldanha, with additional starts in other fleets. Highlights include winning the 2026 Wc Dinghy Champs in the Saldanha fleet, along with the 2026 Wc Dinghy Champs in the Saldanha fleet. Gawie continues to compete regularly across provincial and national sailing events.