Westminster’s Westie 1 Sails to State Glory

Westminster’s Westie 1 Sailing Team has claimed a sensational victory, securing the State Title at the 2025 South Australian Secondary Schools Championships.

Over three gruelling days of competition in 30-plus degree heat, 12 schools went head-to-head across 28 minor round races and 7 finals. Westminster’s Westie 1 team demonstrated outstanding skill and teamwork to finish first, marking a standout moment in what has already been a stellar season.

The victory is especially meaningful for Year 12 students Grady Sayers and Charlie Edwards, who now prepare to represent Westminster one final time at the National Championships in the July School holidays.

Westminster’s future on the water also looks bright, with Westie 2 making an impressive surge into the finals to place fourth overall.

Both teams were expertly coached by Old Scholar Harry Higgins ('22), whose passion and leadership continue to inspire Westminster’s young sailors, with longstanding supporters Mike Martens and Marriane Collier also playing pivotal roles in guiding the teams throughout the season.