Max Paul is a high-performance sailor with a strong international record in the Olympic 49er class and match racing. Max has delivered podium finishes at World Cup regattas and at world championship events while progressing through youth, junior, and senior pathways.

In 2024, Max was selected to represent Australia at the Youth America’s Cup, competing against the world’s best young sailors in high-pressure foiling match racing.

Key Results

Olympic Classes (49er)

1st – Sail Sydney, 2024

1st – Sail Sydney, 2022

1st – Sail Melbourne, 2023

2nd – Trofeo Princesa Sofia (World Cup Series), 2023

2nd – 49er Junior World Championships, 2022

6th – Trofeo Princesa Sofia (World Cup Series), 2024

5th – 49er North American Championships, 2022

9th – Allianz Sailing World Cup Regatta, 2023

14th – Semaine Olympique Française (Qualified Nations), 2024

21st – 49er World Championships, 2023

22nd – 49er World Championships, 2024

23rd – 49er World Championships 2022

24th – 49er World Championships, 2025

Consistent top-25 finishes at World, European, and World Cup events (2022–2025)

Youth & Development Highlights

2nd – 29er World Championships 2018

3rd – Youth Sailing World Championships (29er), 2019

6th – 29er World Championships, 2019

Match Racing

3rd – Australian Open Match Racing Championship, 2024

2nd – Hardy Cup (Sydney International Match Racing Regatta – Youth), 2023

2nd – Harken International Regatta 2022 

Top-8 – Macao Match Cup (World Match Racing Tour), 2025

Elite Global Circuits

5th, Youth America’s Cup with Andoo Team Australia, 2024