A Sail for a Cause at the ASX Charity Regatta

Farhad Rismanchian

Got a late call from the company to jump in for the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Regatta, and you know me — always keen for a sail, especially when it’s for a good cause. I had another twilight race lined up, but couldn’t pass this one up, so I joined the crew. It was held at Middle Harbour Yacht Club in Mosman, a beautiful little club I’ve always been fond of — cozy, with a great vibe. We grabbed some drinks and treats and hopped on the rib driven by none other than Nick Douglass, the legendary Australian SailorGirl, to get to our boat, MWF - Kayle. She belongs to the Making Waves Foundation, an awesome group that gets young people with disabilities out on the water. Met an inspiring bunch of champs aboard — honestly loved them all. The crew was lovely, calm, and full of heart, and their mission really struck a chord. Definitely need to get more involved with their cause and bring others along, too. The weather was a mixed bag — plenty of rain and heavy showers, but not much breeze to work with. I was on jib trim for most of it and, apparently, did a decent job (not to toot my own horn… but maybe just a little). Despite the light winds, we held our own and managed to finish 5th. Not bad, considering the conditions and the relaxed vibe. Overall, it was a fantastic day out, combining sailing, charity, and good company — what more could you want?

Boat & Crew

MWF Kayle (Crew)

Lyons, Lyons 54

Farhad Rismanchian

Owner