A Western Cape sailor, Harper Madel represents ZVYC in competitive dinghy racing. Harper's earliest SailingSA result dates to December 2024. Since then 11 races across 1 regattas have been recorded. Harper competes mainly in the Optimist B fleet, alongside races in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the 2024 Youth Nationals - in the Optimist B fleet and strong finishes at the 2024 Youth Nationals -. Harper continues to compete regularly across provincial and national sailing events.