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Josh Hyde and his Waitematā Racing team have joined an illustrious club by winning back-to-back titles at the RNZYS Youth International Match Racing Cup.
With the victory on Sunday, Hyde and his crew of Jack Manning, Zach Fong, Cody Coughlan and Luis Schneider joined Josh Junior, Phil Robertson, Graeme Sutherland, Jimmy Spithill and Richard Sydenham as the only sailors in the Cup's 34-year history to win consecutive events.
The team also claimed the coveted Hardy Cup, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, earlier this year.
Hyde was understandably ecstatic with the result.
"We had a big regroup last night and we’re so happy with the outcome of this regatta. We pushed a lot more for this event," he said.
Josh Hyde and his Waitematā Racing team of Jack Manning, Zach Fong, Cody Coughlan and Luis Schneider celebrate their win. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
Hyde said the team planned to do as much racing for the rest of the year.
"We will be applying for entry to as many regattas as we can, with a plan to set ourselves up for a good year," he said.
"Hopefully we crack into the open and world tour events next year.”
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Daniel Kemp and his crew of Louis Tilly, Lachlan Wallace, Charlie Verity, and Isabella Holdworth finished a close second.
Click here for final results. - with RNZYS
