A the region sailor, Japie Krynauw represents in competitive dinghy racing. Japie's earliest SailingSA result dates to December 2020. Since then 13 races across 1 regattas have been recorded. Most of Japie's racing has been in Hobie 16, with additional starts in other fleets. Notable results include victory at the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet and strong finishes at the SailingSA events. Japie remains active in regional dinghy racing.