Ethan Fong and James Hayhoe have broken clear at the top of the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship after completing Friday's racing with perfect four-win records in Round Robin 2.
The pair finished the day as the only unbeaten skippers, leaving behind the five competitors who had shared the best first-round records. Daniel Kemp and Louis Tilly each posted three wins from four matches, while Robbie Wooldridge managed one win from three.
Fong, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, reversed his first-round loss to Wooldridge in Flight 15. Event commentary reported him holding a boat-length advantage at the gate and maintaining the lead to the finish. The RNZYS Youth Training Programme graduate also defeated Ferguson, Tilly and Napper.
Hayhoe, sailing for Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, beat Hart, Henderson, Cameron and Kemp. His match against Kemp in Flight 17 saw the lead change hands downwind before Hayhoe regained control on the second lap to win.
The day's final match saw Angus Cameron defeat Massimo Henderson. Both boats were over the start line early, with Cameron returning promptly while Henderson needed two attempts. Cameron led at the gate and final windward mark to secure his first win of the championship.
Combined records after Friday's racing show Fong and Hayhoe level on 11 wins and two losses, with Kemp and Tilly on 10 wins and three losses. Wooldridge sits on eight wins and four losses.
Racing in the Grade 3 event resumes Saturday on Pittwater, north of Sydney. The championship, for sailors under 23, continues through Sunday with ten teams from Australia and New Zealand competing in Elliott 7 keelboats for the Rockin' Robin Perpetual Trophy.
Harken 2026: Round Robin 2 results to date
End of racing, Friday 13 November 2026, after Flight 17. Round Robin 2 remains incomplete. This table shows second round results only. Teams have sailed different numbers of matches. Row order does not establish official overall placings.
| Skipper | Club | Sailed | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Fong | RNZYS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| James Hayhoe | RSYS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Daniel Kemp | RPAYC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| Louis Tilly | RPAYC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| Robbie Wooldridge | RNZYS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Massimo Henderson | RSYS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Angus Cameron | RFBYC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Ash Napper | RPAYC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Sophie Hart | RPAYC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Heidi Ferguson | CYCA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Source: Official championship results. Percentages rounded to the nearest whole number. Read our completed Round Robin 1 report.
