Charles HigginsI wouldn't be surprised if the defending champions that did not graduate a single person from their championship team went on to an undefeated season in Women's team racing. I don't mean winning every regatta, I mean winning every race!
Charles HigginsThey definitely have the best practice squad in the nation! And with most of last year's podium team returning, this team can get back there if they develop well.
Chris KlevanHad their best event last year at nationals. I would expect them to be just as good, if not better this year.
Brendan FeeneyYoung talent had an opportunity to learn from superstars that graduated last year. Sykes moved from the front of the boat to the tiller with success in the fall. She will look to carry transalte that to the digital N. If things go wel, this team is a contender.
Charles HigginsA full roster turnover is tough to overcome, but this team has depth and talent. I think they'll be back in the top group quickly.
Chris KlevanMany losses, but some great talent waiting for their opportunity. I could see this team surprising everyone.
Charles HigginsWhile they only graduated one member of last year's squad, the absence of Sammie Gardner will be a major hit. Still it's an opportunity for this team's depth to step up. The other skippers are not to be counted out, and this team will have time to get there by April.
Chris KlevanTheir success will likely hinge on the availability of Samantha Gardener
Charles HigginsLooking to replace Piper Holthus is no easy task, but that's exactly what the Hoyas will need. Doble and Bates have both progressed markedly, and with several top crews returning I do think this team has more than a shot of making it to New Orleans.
Charles HigginsBased on early season success, this team has impressed with solid performances from a group that wasn't in the starting roster last year. It's almost like they have something to prove, and I'm interested to see how good they can ultimately be.
Charles HigginsA lot of unknowns for this team at the moment, but like their coed squad if they can turn some recent fleet race success into their favor they have a shot.
Charles HigginsTough to gauge, but that's not unfamiliar with this season's squads. They'll have to figure out how to put the pieces together in order to make it back to the dance.
Charles HigginsThis is the hardest team for me to rank. They have one of the top women's skippers in the country along with some great crews. But it's so incomplete at this stage that we just don't know how good they might be.
Chris KlevanThey lost Sara Schumann- someone who has a very similar team race resume to the Callahan bros. That won;t be welcomed. However, I expect this team to be good still.
Charles HigginsA dark horse for sure, they shown in fleet racing they can play, and there has been solid development in the women's skippers for this team. In such a wide open MAISA, and with so many teams replacing major pieces I could see this team turning some heads.
