Boston College Sailing: A Dominant Weekend on the Water
Boston College took to the water this weekend with a packed schedule, competing in four regattas and showcasing their sailing prowess. The Eagles clinched victory at the Seahawk Team Race and secured top-five finishes in the Roger Williams Team Race, the Friis Trophy, and their own Boston College Team Race.
The action kicked off with the Roger Williams Team Race. Skippers Ian Hopkins Guerra, James O'Gwen, and Tor Svendsen, along with crew Kylie Craig, Kennedy Laureigh, and Madeline Torrey, delivered a strong performance, finishing in second place with an 8-2 record. Despite their impressive run, they fell twice to the hosts and eventual champions, Roger Williams.
In the Seahawk Team Race hosted by St. Mary's College of Maryland, the Eagles were unstoppable.
Skippers Ryan McGauley, Alex Lech, Cody Roe, and Matthew Commons, with crew members Emily Marlas, Paige Roby, Aiesha Shekhar, and Sydney Lombard, dominated the field. They posted a remarkable 14-1 record, going undefeated in the first two rounds and holding off Navy in the final round to claim their fourth regatta win of the season.
Next up was the Friis Trophy, hosted by Harvard. The Eagles finished in fourth place with an 11-8 record. Skippers Jack Redmond, Peter Joslin, Tanner Krygsveld, and Peter Busch, alongside crew Christian Yanoti, Brooke Bergendahl, Caroline Sibilly, and Lanie Ferrarone, navigated a competitive field to earn their spot.
The weekend wrapped up with a team race hosted by Boston College. Skippers Brady Kennedy, Aidan Cunningham, and Griffin Gigliotti, together with crew Abbie Catalano, Lauren Leonard, and Ainsley West, battled hard to finish fourth out of six teams, achieving a balanced 5-5 record.
Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to compete in three more team races next week. They'll take on the Marchiando Team Race at MIT, the Callahan Trophy at the Coast Guard, and the Boston College Team Race II, aiming to continue their impressive form on the water.
Regatta Highlights:
- Roger Williams Team Race: 2nd place, 8-2 record Skippers: Ian Hopkins Guerra, James O'Gwen, Tor Svendsen Crew: Kylie Craig, Kennedy Laureigh, Madeline Torrey
- Seahawk Team Race: 1st place, 14-1 record Skippers: Ryan McGauley, Alex Lech, Cody Roe, Matthew Commons Crew: Emily Marlas, Paige Roby, Aiesha Shekhar, Sydney Lombard
- The Friis Trophy: 4th place, 11-8 record Skippers: Jack Redmond, Peter Joslin, Tanner Krygsveld, Peter Busch Crew: Christian Yanoti, Brooke Bergendahl, Caroline Sibilly, Lanie Ferrarone
- Boston College Team Race: 4th place, 5-5 record Skippers: Brady Kennedy, Aidan Cunningham, Griffin Gigliotti Crew: Abbie Catalano, Lauren Leonard, Ainsley West
The Eagles have set a high bar with their performances, and fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this momentum in the upcoming races.