Maddie Lyons started sailing competitively in 2020. From racing dinghies at the local sailing club and interstate regattas, Maddie progressed into skiff sailing, helming Women's Keelboat Regattas and trimming on a 50ft yacht in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2022. Maddie volunteers instructing women's learn to sail courses at Tweed Valley Sailing Club.
In 2022, Maddie was selected as a mentee in the Magenta Project Mentoring Program with the goal of expanding her sailing experience, including further offshore miles and foiling. Maddie started foiling at the Magenta Project and Foiling Week Try-Foiling Clinic held at Lake Garda, Italy in 2023. After trialling in the 69F class, Maddie joined the new Magenta Project Foiling Team and is currently campaigning to race on the 69F circuit in 2024
