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Volume CXXXII, Number 1 |
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Ahoy! Sailors back in water
MELANIE KEENE
STAFF WRITER
The Sailing Team embarked upon another new season with an intersectional regatta held at Yale University on September 7.
Skipper Tyler Dunphy '03 with crew Melanie Keene '03 and skipper Ryan Cauley '03 with crew Amy Titcomb '04 traveled to the previously mentioned, little-known institution of higher learning to sail in the Harry Anderson Trophy, a regatta that brought tough competition from across the country.
The lack of wind made the regatta even more challenging, although it should prove to be good preparation for the coed team who sails again this weekend in the Captain Hurst Bowl at Dartmouth College.
The women's team looks forward to another strong season and sets sail this weekend at the Women's Man-Labs Trophy and the Women's Captain Cup. There is also a series of freshman regattas, where the Polar Bear's massive influx of first-year sailors will race.
Overall, the team has grown stronger with a great first-year class that will make the season ahead an exciting one.
Said Coach Tom Sitzmann, "We are very excited about this year's team. With a particularly strong senior class and very good group of first years, we are hoping to continue our upward climb in the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association. For those interested, we are hosting the Casco Bay Open at the Bowdoin Sailing Center September 21-22. It will be a great opportunity to see great sailing action and watch an 18-team sailing regatta!"