Tuesday, July 9, 2013

National Invitational Team Racing (May 25-26, 2013)

Held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin NIT is an invitational regatta with competitors from the east coast and Midwest.  This regatta was a great opportunity to compete against east coast teams.  The wind was perfect both days for team racing and we were able to sail the complete rotations.  Loyola placed 8th overall.

Baker Qualifier (May 4-5, 2013)

Fifteen teams competed on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Point, MI.  Team racing conditions were slightly challenging due to big waves and light wind both days.  After Saturday's races we qualified for the silver round.  On Sunday we nearly made the gold round but missed qualifying by one win due to a protest.  Loyola finished 7th overall.




Mallory Qualifier (April 27-28, 2013)

Held at Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago, IL.  Twenty five teams from the Midwest competed in fleet racing for a position to qualifier for Mallory Nationals.  The top three teams qualified; Loyola finished 8th overall.  On the first day of sailing there was no wind in the morning, but by one o'clock we were able to start races.  All three of our skippers were able to steer doing well throughout the day.  Racing went late on Saturday afternoon causing the senior girls to rush out to get ready for prom.  Sunday's sailing conditions were good.