Shannon Du Plessis sails out of UNK in the the region. Since March 2025, 16 races across 4 regattas have been recorded for Shannon. Shannon's primary class has been Hobie 14, with additional appearances in Hobie 16. Key performances include winning the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet, along with the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet. Shannon remains an active competitor in the Western Cape sailing circuit.