Henri Bellanger

SAILING

Henri Bellanger, a 16-year-old high-performance catamaran sailor from Denmark, has been competing since the age of 9. He has progressed through the youth classes, securing the Sub Junior (Under 16) title at the 2021/22 Mirror State Championships, 1st on handicap in the Mirror class at the 2021 Walpole in the Trees Regatta, 3rd on handicap in the 2022 Laser fleet, and 4th overall in the 2025 Windrush 14 fleet.

His recent accomplishments include becoming the 2024/25 NACRA 15 state champion and being the youngest skipper in the WA high-performance catamaran fleet. Over the years, Henri has competed in a variety of boats and continues to push his boundaries in the sailing world.

Currently, Henri sails Windrush 14s, NACRA 15s, and F-18s, with his sights set on competing in the 2026 F-18 World Championships. His ultimate goal is to reach the Olympic trials for Brisbane 2026 in the NACRA 17 class, representing Australia at the highest levels of competitive sailing. Henri has recently been selected for Sailing Australia’s 2025 National NACRA 15 Youth Squad.

Tier 2 Scholarship