MASSA Spring Team Race Championship

Rainy weather but relatively solid winds greeted sailors all of Saturday. The RC was able to complete the first round robin and get well into the second round before they called it for the day around 4:30.

Sailors were greeted Sunday with a forecast of temperatures in the low 50s with wind around 15 knots, dying throughout the day as the sun came out. The forecast was right on point and created tough conditions for the RC to complete round two before the cut off time. The regatta ended with the completion of 80% of round two due to absolutely no wind, and no chances of more filling in. Several protests were heard after completion of racing keeping RC and judges working until 8 pm. Congratulations to Christchurch for a dominant performance out on the water. They had an impressive 14-1 record despite tough competition and varying conditions. Mamaroneck placed second overall. These two teams will move on to the Baker National Championship! Good luck! Severn School placed 3rd overall and Norfolk Collegiate placed 4th. These two teams will represent MASSA at the NIT in May.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers and umpires who took time out of their busy schedules to help out.

Race Committee and Markset/ Scoring: Mark Bennett Marina Schofield Stephen Fadullon Jill Bennett Mark Reisinger John Carty Neal Koller Pat McKay Fredrik Salvesen Marley Hillman Frances Fadullon Heather East Craig Leonard Chris Ryan

Umpires: Mary Kate Mezzetti (Georgetown '16) AJ Reiter (Georgetown '16) Geff Lampshire Jim Urban Spencer Nora (Naval Academy '17) Trevor Perkins Hamrick Morgan (Naval Academy '18)