A Free State sailor, Michael Engelbrecht represents LDYC in competitive dinghy racing. Michael's competitive record on SailingSA begins in December 2023. Since then 12 races across 1 regattas have been completed. Most of Michael's racing has been in ILCA 4.7, with additional starts in other fleets. Highlights include winning the 2023 GENMAC Youth Nationals in the ILCA 4.7 fleet, along with the 2023 GENMAC Youth Nationals in the ILCA 4.7 fleet. Michael remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.