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The Stanford University Cardinal are back-to-back Women’s Team Race National Champions

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This comes from www.collegesailing.org

Monday, April 28 – Conditions were challenging at the 2025 College Sailing Women’s Team Race Championship. Racing had to be cut off on Saturday as gusts measured above 40 knots and multiple capsizes made continuing the Round of 12 too dangerous. The Yale University Bulldogs and the Stanford University Cardinal ended the day with a perfect record of 9-0 and 8-0 respectively–putting Yale in the lead and Stanford in second, leaving Harvard University and Tulane University tied for third with a 6-3 record.

The round robin finished Monday in a northwesterly 10 knot breeze which saw the Tulane University Green Wave enter the round of six seeded third, and the Dartmouth College Big Green fifth before a close 2-3-5 win from Dartmouth led to a sail off between the Big Green and the Cornell University Big Red that resulted in Cornell taking the final spot in the Final Four.

It was a tough start to the final four as the breeze died off after completing the top six that morning. Despite the race committee’s decision to forgo rotations with the hope of expediting racing, only two races of the Final Four round were able to be completed before the 5 p.m. cutoff. Without enough wind to complete the round, Stanford ended the regatta with a 16-1 record, and their second Women’s Team Race championship title.Yale finished a close second at 15-2. Harvard ended the event in third.

“I could not be more impressed with the level of sailing and composure the team put forth at this championship,” said Stanford Head Coach Chris Klevan. “Only three of our eight sailors competing sailed in last year’s championship–one of whom made an unprecedented switch from crew to skipper–yet we defended the title with grace under immense pressure from great competition.”

The 2025 women’s team racing championship prompted reflection from the class of graduating seniors–many of whom sailed in the inaugural women’s team race championship in 2022.

“It’s been an honor to join college sailing at a time where women’s team racing has been a sport,” said senior Yale crew, Ximena Escobar. “From my very first nationals, which was at Brown, it’s great to see how the women have progressed. I’ve seen a lot of them sailing co-ed at the very top level…and I think it’ll get even better in the years to come.”

Harvard senior skipper Cordelia Burn echoed the sentiment “it’s been really amazing and inspiring to see how much women’s team racing has improved in the past four years.”

Six of the fifty-eight skippers at the Open Team Race National Championship just days before were women.

Final Record

  1. Stanford University (16/1)
  2. Yale University (15/2)
  3. Harvard University (9/8)
  4. Cornell University (8/9)
  5. Dartmouth College (8/8)
  6. Tulane University (7/9)
  7. Brown University (5/6)
  8. Georgetown University (4/7)
  9. College of Charleston (4/7)
  10. MIT (4/7)
  11. Tufts University (2/9)
  12. University of Pennsylvania (1/10)

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Davis Island Youth Sailing

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Tampa, FL-

Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation (DIYSF) is looking for a Performance Programs Manager! This manager will oversee and assist with the development of DIYSF’s competitive sailing programs by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and overall experience of youth sailors. This is a full-time position, the equivalent of 40+ hours per week. Key responsibilities of the Performance Programs Manager include:

  • Performance training
  • Coach management
  • Athlete development
  • Competition management
  • Equipment management
  • Performance analysis
  • Parent communication
  • Regulatory compliance

For more details on key responsibilities, required qualifications, and how to apply, visit our internal posting here.

Harvard University Wins The 2025 Open Team Race National Championship

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Results
Day 2 Broadcast (Youtube)
Day 3 Broadcast (Youtube)

Photo Credit: Rob Migliaccio

Harvard Sailors: Justin Callahan ’26, Kennedy Leehealey ’26, Mitchell Callahan ’26, Aidan Pesce ’26, Robby Meek ’27, Rosella Irfan ’27, Alexandra Dorofeev ’25

Coaches: Michael O’Connor, Bern Noack, Stan Schreyer

Saturday, April 26 – Three days of sailing in big wind and shifty conditions created opportunities for major leaderboard shake ups but, after it all, the Harvard University Crimson are the 2025 College Sailing Open Team Race National Champions.

Seeking redemption after a close second place finish to Roger Williams University in 2024, the Harvard Crimson fought their way to the top of the leaderboard on the penultimate day of racing and held the lead through both the round of eight and the final four. The team’s 20/5 record was impressive, but perhaps more so is that the team did so in a Play 1 combination for all twenty of those race wins.

Second place finishers Yale University, and third place Roger Williams, each drew a win against the Crimson in the final four. With the Yale Bulldogs having secured their second place finish, the final podium spot came down to the last meet up between Roger Williams and Stanford which the Roger Williams Hawks clinched in a 1-2-3 combination.

Tensions were high at each stage of elimination. Sail-offs were needed to decide the final two spots in the round of eight–which went to Tulane University and Boston College– and a sail-off between host school Brown University and Stanford University decided the last spot in the final four.

“Every year is its own challenge,” said Justin and Mitchell Callahan, junior returning skippers for Harvard. “We felt the field was the most competitive we have seen top to bottom so we are just super happy to come out on top.”

“I’m really proud of everyone on the team,” said Harvard Associate Head Coach, Bern Noack. “It’s called ‘team racing’ for a reason. That applies to the boats working as one on the water but beyond that all the heavy [wind] crews who sailed key races, all the teammates who made practices great all year and all of the athletic department and the Friends of Harvard sailing who support us.”

Noack gave special recognition to Harvard’s Head Coach, Mike O’Connor for his leadership and the tall bar he set for the team.

Final Record
1. Harvard University (20/5)
2. Yale University (19/6)
3. Roger Williams University (18/7)
4. Stanford University (14/11)
5. Brown University (13/9)
6. Boston College (12/10)
7. Dartmouth College (12/10)
8. Tulane University (8/14)
9. U.S. Naval Academy (8/7)
10. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (6/9)
11. Georgetown University (6/9)
12. Tufts University (6/9)
13. U.S. Coast Guard Academy (5/10)
14. College of Charleston (5/10)
15. Bowdoin College (2/13)
16. University of Michigan (0/15)

ICSA Team Race Nationals Preview

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Team Race Nationals Preview
Nationals Website
Team Race Nationals Merchandise
Tuesday, April 22 – As the spring season comes to a close, the focus turns to the national championships and the 4 national titles up for grabs. First up, Open Team Racing on April 24-26 followed by Women’s Team Racing on April 27-28.

The last time Brown University hosted The Open Team Race National Championship was in 2019 when they moved their fleet to Fort Adams in Newport Rhode Island. The 2019 Broadcast recently uploaded to College Sailing Youtube.

 

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Open Team Racing National Championship Preview

 

Harvard sails into the 2025 preliminary round on Thursday as the top ranked team in the country–having won back-to-back weekends at the Marchiando and Thompson Trophy and placing second at the NEISA qualifier. The Crimson sailors are expected to be especially motivated to take home the championship after a close second place finish to Roger Williams last year. After winning the final race against Harvard to take the Fowle Trophy and win the NEISA conference championship, Yale is ranked second in the Sail1Design Coaches Rankings. Charles Higgins, Head Coach at Tulane University and Sail1Design contributor said in the final ranking before nationals that “if [Yale’s] Fowle Trophy lineup is here to stay, then this is now a championship contending team.”

Defending champions Roger Williams, currently ranked third, are looking to repeat their win.The Hawks bested top-ranked Harvard at the Friis Team Race earlier in the season. “Only because they won so much early in the season does it feel like second and third place finishes are a sign of slipping,” said Higgins “Make no mistake, these are the defending national champions and they very much have the pieces to repeat.”

All three of the top teams are returning to the championship with the core of their starting sailors–setting the stage for even matchups and exciting racing.

 

Open Team Race Field:
1. Harvard University
2. Yale University
3. Roger Williams University
4. Stanford University
5. U.S. Naval Academy
6. Boston College
7. Georgetown University
8. Dartmouth College
9. Brown University
10. St. Mary’s College of Maryland
11. College of Charleston
12. Tulane University
13. Tufts University
14. U.S. Coast Guard Academy
15. Bowdoin College
16. University of Michigan

 

 

Women’s Team Racing National Championship Preview

 

The Yale women’s team has had a dominant season winning the Dellenbaugh Women’s Team Race, The Duplin Trophy, Jen Harris Women’s Team Race, and the Women’s Team Race at Harvard. Returning much of the same starting lineup as the past three years, this seasoned group of sailors likely have the most experience in college team racing as any team on the water. The Bulldogs have won every women’s event their A Team has entered, making them a favorite for the national title as they seek redemption after a second place finish in 2024.

Stanford handily won their conference qualifier and their women’s team has a strong history after winning both the women’s spring national championships, fleet race and team race, in 2024. The Stanford Cardinal placed second at the Dellenbaugh Women’s Team Race and at the McIntyre Team Race but have otherwise been absent for much of the high-level events on the East Coast. The Stanford women are bringing an almost entirely new set of starters to Edgewood Yacht Club.

The Third-ranked Brown Bears took second at the NEISA conference championship—trailing Yale, but in a secure second. The team has spent a majority of the season second to Yale, but with returning champions and eager competitors joining the mix Brown may find the momentum they need to clinch the championship title.

 

Women’s Team Race Field:
1. Yale University
2. Stanford University
3. Brown University
4. Harvard University
5. Cornell University
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
7. Georgetown University
8. College of Charleston
9. Dartmouth College
10. Tulane University
11. Tufts University
12. University of Pennsylvania

 

 

Want to Follow Along?

 

Live scoring and daily reports are available on Techscore. College Sailing social media pages will be updated throughout the event. Chris Love Productions is putting together a great show with experienced commentators that will be live-streamed on ESPN+.

 

 

Scores

 

Broadcast Information

 

Broadcast Schedule
Thursday, April 24 – No broadcast
Friday, April 25 – Live Stream on ESPN+, start time TBA
Saturday, April 26 – Live Stream on ESPN+, start time TBA
Monday, April 28 – Live Stream on ESPN+, start time TBA

 

ESPN+

 

 

Clay Johnson
Clay Johnson is a 2007 graduate from Harvard University where he was a 3x All-American and 1x Honorable Mention All-American. He is an ILCA National Champion, ILCA North American Champion who has represented the US at the Pan American Games, and raced in 5 Olympic Trials. Currently, Clay owns Colie Sails in New Jersey, where he races Melges 15s and ILCAs.

Janel Z Martin
Janel is a 2009 graduate from Boston University (Rah BUDS) and works as the Youth Programs Manager at US Sailing. As an assistant coach at Georgetown University since 2012, Janel is an accomplished coach and infamous rules nerd, a skill she began honing during her match racing career. Janel has competed in the Women’s World Match Racing Tour and US Match Racing Circuit since 2008 and is a long-standing member of US Sailing’s Match Racing Committee and the US Match Racing Championships Committee, helping support the events and mentoring young sailors new to the discipline. Janel is passionate about college sailing and carries magnetic boats and a rule book with her everywhere she goes and yearns to discuss complex team and match racing situations at all times – the ideal candidate for a team race broadcast.

Charlie Enright
Charlie Enright is an accomplished sailor and an advocate of the sport known for his leadership in the offshore racing community. Charlie’s sailing accomplishments include leading the 11th Hour Racing Team to victory in the 2022-23 Ocean Race, becoming the first American team to win the prestigious event. He has also competed in multiple editions of The Ocean Race, previously serving as skipper for Team Alvimedica (2014-15) and Vestas 11th Hour Racing (2017-18).
In 2023, Charlie was named the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, one of the highest honors in the sport, for having demonstrated on-the-water excellence at international and national events, earning his place in the history of sailing. He was also inducted into the Brown University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024 for his outstanding achievements in both sailing and leadership.  He served as captain of the university’s sailing team, and was named four-time Honorable Mention All-American Coed Skipper. Most recently Charlie was named CEO of US Sailing.

 

On Site

 

Spectating
Watch the racing from the second floor of the Edgewood Yacht Club. EYC will be open for parents and spectators which will include a bar and some food.

Parking
Spectator and additional vehicles should park on the main road at the top of the hill (Narragansett Blvd).

 
Photographer: Lexi Pline
Photographer: Rob Migliaccio

2025 S1D Coach of the Year Award Nominations Open!!

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We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 12th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted!
There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and so much of this past year to use to choose a new winner. Here is your chance to reflect on your last year of sailing, and nominate a coach that made a difference for you. If you read through some excerpts from past nomination letters (see links below), you will find inspiring and heartfelt words to all these great coaches. It is absolutely vital to remember that if you don’t nominate, you don’t have a voice! Now is YOUR time to speak your mind! In true grass-roots fashion, we pick the ultimate winner only from nominees supplied by you, our readers.
This can be a youth coach, high school coach, college coach, Olympic coach….. you name it!

Sail1Design annually seeks your nominations for the S1D Coach of the Year, for a coach that embodies all that is great in coaching: experience, resilience, humility, empathy and expertise. Sailors, this is your award!
The Sail1Design staff chooses the winner only from our readers nominations! This is a great opportunity to recognize a coach that you feel makes a difference! Take a look below at our past winners.

Please write a detailed nomination letter and send to [email protected] .    SEND IN SOON!!!

Past S1D Coach of the Year Winners

2024- Christian Koules
2023- Nick Kaschak
2022- Chris Klevan/Erik Bowers
2021- Maru Urban/Bobby Lippincott
2020- John Mollicone
2019- Jon Faudree
2018- Scott Ikle
2017- Bill Healy
2016- Bill Ward
2015- Frank Pizzo
2014- Chris Dold

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