A the region sailor, Kyle Papenfus represents UNK in competitive dinghy racing. Kyle's earliest SailingSA result dates to March 2025. Since then 20 races across 2 regattas have been recorded. Kyle's primary class has been Hunter, 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. Kyle remains active in regional dinghy racing.