A the region sailor, Gerhard Ras represents GRSC in competitive dinghy racing. Gerhard's competitive record on SailingSA begins in January 2025. Since then 94 races across 4 regattas have been completed. Gerhard's primary class has been DF95, with additional appearances in other fleets. Highlights include winning the 2025 Df95 Ec Provincials in the DF95 fleet, along with the East Vs West in the DF95 fleet. Gerhard remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.