LACHLAN Vize, of McCrae, is making waves in windsurfing and wing foiling, having recently returned from the Windsurfer World Titles held in Perth, where he won the male youth title and came fourth out of a fleet of 250 boards in the slalom.
He competed against local and international sailors in the light weight division slalom event and a marathon. His placing in the youth division means he also won a scholarship to help pay his way to the next windsurfer world titles.
Vize also represented Australia late last year at the Pacific Games where he won silver and bronze medals, as well as being selected as male youth athlete of the games.
He is now back home and training for his windsurfing and also wing foiling, the newest Olympic sport.
Wing foiling (wing surfing or winging) is a wind propelled water sport that developed from kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing.
Standing on a board, the sailor holds a wing which generates forces upwards and sideways.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 27 February 2024
