A handful of Aussies sailors are taking the big waves and choppy conditions in their stride at the Dutch Youth Regatta.

The regatta, currently being held in Workum, The Netherlands, features Archie Cropely and Max Paul in the 29er class, Georgia Payne, Nathan Bryant, Ruben and Rita Booth in the Nacra 17's as well as a big Aussie contingency in the Optimists.

Aussies Archie Cropely and Max Paul were quoted as saying all the best boats at this moment are racing at the Dutch Youth Regatta.

"For us, it’s good to race here and practice for the Youth World Championships later this year,” they said.

 “Today was pretty choppy with 16 knots of wind most of the day. It was cool racing, we did alright today.”

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Pic courtesy of Laurens Morel.