A KwaZulu-Natal sailor, Shamir Rampersadh represents DUT in competitive dinghy racing. Since January 2025, 20 races across 3 regattas have been recorded for Shamir. Shamir competes mainly in the TSL fleet, alongside races in other fleets. Key performances include winning the 2025 Hmyc Grand Slam in the TSL fleet, along with the 2025 Hmyc Grand Slam Multihull Final in the TSL fleet. Shamir remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.