A Western Cape sailor, Iolanda Ruggiero represents KYC in competitive dinghy racing. Iolanda's competitive record on SailingSA begins in December 2024. Since then 11 races across 1 regattas have been completed. Iolanda's primary class has been Hobie 16, with additional appearances in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet and strong finishes at the SailingSA events. Iolanda remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.