Sophie Jackson

Sailing

“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” ~ Isak Dinesen.

Personal Details

Home town:

Mornington

Occupation / Area of Study / Work:

PE & Outdoor Education Teacher

Hero / Most Admired Athlete:

Lydia Lassila

Date of birth:

19 December 1999

Sporting Details

Home Club:

Mornington Yacht Club

Coach:

Carrie Smith

World Championships History:


2024, Fireball Youth World Champion, Helm

2023, 470 World Sailing Championship, 50th

2022, 470 World Championships, 50th

2019, RS Aero 5 World Champion

2017, 420 World Championships, 6th

Sporting Highlights:

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

2023, 470 European Championships - Gold Fleet

2019, RS-Aero5 World Champion


NATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

2024, Australian 470 Championships - 2nd Mixed

2023, Australian 470 Championships - 2nd

2022, Australian 470 Championships – 3rd Mixed

2019, RS-Aero5 Australian Champion (Open)

2018, 420 Australian Female Champion

2018, Fireball Australian Junior Champion

2014, Australian Open Women’s Team Sailing Champions (Toorak College Team)


STATE HIGHLIGHTS

2021, Victorian 470 Champion

2021, Victorian Fireball Championships – 3rd

2020, Victorian 420 Championships – 2nd

2019, Victorian Fireball Championships – 2nd

2015, Victorian 420 Champion (Female)

2012, 2013, 2014 Victorian Optimist State Champion (Female)

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