A Western Cape sailor, Thato Thiso represents IZI in competitive dinghy racing. Thato's competitive record on SailingSA begins in December 2023. Since then 80 races across 9 regattas have been completed. Thato competes mainly in the Mirror fleet, alongside races in 420. Notable results include victory at the SailingSA events in the multiple fleets fleet and strong finishes at the SailingSA events. Thato remains active in regional dinghy racing.