Keelboat Regatta

The Loyola Academy sailing team does not sail keelboats; and those who do (John and Davis) had not in several months. Still, they jumped at the chance to attend such a great regatta. The six man team that would sail the J-22 was hand picked by teammate and Melges 24 sailor Davis Porter. He insisted this be an elite team, and grueling tryouts of pain and endurence were held. These six survived.

Davis Porter

Kevin Kennedy

Alex Post

Tommy Holmberg

John Kinzel

Ciara Mchugh

Coached by Stu Hall, the team headed up to Grosse Ile Michigan on Halloween, skipping the holiday festivities in the quest to win the first ever Missa Keelboat championship. Davis Porter was the skipper as Loyola won the first two races, and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the regatta. They battled biting cold, harsh wind, and Peter Polgar for two days and came out on top. Alex Post and John Kinzel drove the final two races. 

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