Congratulations to the Doyle Sails customers who have claimed major prizes and accolades at the Cruising yacht club of Australia’s Blue Water Pointscore and Ocean Racer of the Year Awards
Ron Epstein’s Bacchanal has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025/26 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore, following an outstanding six-race series.
The Blue Water Pointscore sailors were celebrated in Sydney at the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore & Ocean Racer of the Year Prizegiving, held on Friday 27 March.
Overall Results
- 1st IRC Overall: Bacchanal
- 1st Line Honours: Smuggler
- 1st IRC Division 1: Smuggler
- 1st IRC Division 2: Bacchanal
Ocean Racer of the Year Awards
- Ocean Racer of the Year: Ron Epstein (Bacchanal)
- Veteran Ocean Racer of the Year: Gordon Ketelbey (Zen)
- Crew Person of the Year: Marcus Canestra (Bacchanal)
- Main Sheet Hand – Blue Water Pointscore: Shane Guanaria (Bacchanal)
- Rookie of the Year: Rob Appleyard (Moneypenny)
A huge congratulations to Doyle Sails Sydney owner Shane Guanaria, who works closely with many of these top-performing teams.
“Being a part of teams like Bacchanal and Zen is extremely special to me — not only are these owners supporting our Australian-run business, but also helping expose Australian sailors to the world through their ambitious sailing campaigns.” says Shane
“Doyle Sails Sydney were a core part of the Bacchanal program from the beginning. Their input across design, build and ongoing optimization was instrumental in delivering a Blue Water Point score win and consistent podium finishes all season!” Kerian Searle, Project Manager of Bacchanal
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