Congratulations to Larry Cargill on his appointment as coaching & development manager for the 29er Class.
Based in Sydney, Larry is an elite Sailing Coach and Program Manager with over 20 years of experience in high-performance skiff sailing. He has guided sailors from their first steps in performance sailing to World Championship titles and Olympic-pathway programs.
A Proven Track Record
Larry has coached:
• multiple 18ft Skiff World Champions
• 29er World Champions
• a Skud 18 World Champion
He has previously served as:
• Head Coach – Australian Sailing NSW Performance Sailing
• Skiff Coach – Hong Kong Sports Institute
Q&A — Meet Larry
What motivated you to take on this role?
“I see enormous potential for global growth, especially in Asia following the 29er’s inclusion in major events like the Asian Games…”
What excites you most?
“Introducing young athletes worldwide to the thrill and joy of high-performance skiff sailing…”
Top priorities?
“Accelerating fleet growth through class-specific coaching and creating structured pathways to international competition…”
Coaching philosophy?
“Process over outcome — everything begins with strong boat-handling foundations…”
Career highlights?
“Coaching three 29er World Champions, a runner-up, and seeing sailors I’ve coached enter Olympic programs…”
Looking Ahead
Larry’s appointment marks an important step toward building a stronger, more connected and globally inclusive 29er Class.
Larry will also serve as the class coach at the next Youth Worlds, supporting all nations!
We look forward to sharing updates as this exciting new chapter begins.
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