Lyndall Patterson Nee Coxon | 2026 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee
Five decades. Six world titles. One unstoppable competitor. Lyndall Patterson, a trailblazer in women’s sailing whose passion for racing has never faded. From her first Australian title at just 11 years old to winning the inaugural Women’s World Championship in 1977 and 1978, Lyndall has spent nearly five decades pushing boundaries and chasing the win. Her incredible journey has continued across generations, with world titles, podium finishes and a recent victory in the Great Grand Masters women’s division in Athens.
At every stage, Lyndall has shown that true champions never stop competing. Six world titles across five decades. A remarkable legacy on the water.
Whether competing overseas, interstate, or locally on Pittwater, Lyndall is a role model for club sailors, showing where the sport can take you and that it is a for-life sport of leisure. Congratulations, Lyndall, on being inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame.
The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHoF) was established In 2017 to recognise the greats of the sport, those who have achieved at the highest level and contributed to make sailing what it is today. The Hall of Fame showcases the inductees, their achievements and impact.
The ASHoF acknowledges exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level, by an individual or a team, both past and present, and covers all disciplines of the sport, including those in supporting roles such as coaches and designers.