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Ripley battles tough Tasmanian conditions in competition

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By Shalveen Chand 04 January 2026, 7:30PM

Battling 20-knot southerly winds in some of Australia’s most demanding sailing conditions, Samoan Olympic sailor Vaimo‘oi‘a Ripley has completed Day 1 of racing at the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championship.

By Shalveen Chand 04 January 2026, 7:30PM

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