Regatta Report: Women's Showcase Finals

SAILORS

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  • A Fleet:

    • Jenna Probst (‘22)- Skipper

    • Sofia Gambini (‘18)- Crew

  • B Fleet:

    • Sarah Youtt (‘21)- Skipper

    • Maggie Carrol (‘21)- Crew

SUMMARY

The Michigan Sailing women’s team drove to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the Women’s Showcase Finals hosted by Boston University and MIT. On Saturday, it was rainy and 50 degrees. The wind on the Charles River ranged from 6-10 knots with shifts coming through the surrounding buildings. A fleet sailed in Fireflies while B fleet sailed in FJ’s, and ten races were sailed in the first day.

The second day, the wind started about 8 knots and increased while shifting West throughout the day. Eight more races were sailed, and the Wolverines finished strong overall in 13th place out of 18 teams. A fleet placed 6th in their division and B fleet placed 14th in their division.

Written by: S. Youtt (‘21)