{"id":16695,"date":"2022-10-20T20:56:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T20:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southwest.jboats.com\/?p=16695"},"modified":"2022-12-10T21:30:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T21:30:35","slug":"memorable-college-big-boat-regatta-j-teams-sweep-all-divisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jboatssouthwest.com\/memorable-college-big-boat-regatta-j-teams-sweep-all-divisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorable College Big Boat Regatta! J\/Teams Sweep All Divisions!"},"content":{"rendered":"
(Larchmont, NY)- After the 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta was canceled due to COVID, hopes were high for 2021 but were dashed when the racing was called off due to strong wind and waves. Fortunately, 2022\u2019s rendition of the co-hosted event between Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club ran in absolutely perfect conditions, allowing the race committee to get off seven windward-leeward races over two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over 260 college sailors came from all over the country to compete in one of the world\u2019s largest intercollegiate big-boat regattas on yachts ranging from 29 to 44 feet. 28 colleges were represented amongst 34 entries divided into five divisions- \u00a0with five schools fielding multiple teams. The goal of the event is to expose college sailors to keelboat racing- a rare opportunity for most teams who only sail dinghies like 420s and FJs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Storm Trysail Club\u2019s Ann Myer, the Event Co-Chair, was pleased. She commented, \u201cwe enjoyed absolutely perfect conditions, sunny skies, 10-15 knots with a few higher gusts, and with some challenging shifts in the northwest winds to keep things interesting.\u201c\u00a0<\/p>\n J\/109<\/a>\u00a0Class<\/span> \u201cWe had an amazing practice session with him,\u201d explained Co-captain Jack Schweda. \u201cWe practiced a lot of jibes, 30 or 35, and we knew the corners were going to be critical. We tried different sets and douses too.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Badger teammate Nicole continued, \u201cwe learned we had to stay in our box, focus on our roles, and dial in the communication front to back. This is such a great event for building confidence, networking with other sailors, and making lots of great sailing connections. \u00a0We really want to thank boat owner Julie O\u2019Dowd for providing her boat and really prepping it for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Behind the winning Badger team, it was the US Naval Academy team on VENTO SOLARE that took the silver with mostly second-place finishes behind the dominant Badgers. Third went to the University of Rhode Island on FREEDOM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n J\/105 Class<\/a><\/span> The balance of the podium was comprised of the University of Toledo onboard BREAKTHROUGH in second and Webb Institute on INEVITABLE in the third position.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n PHRF Large Division<\/span> The balance of the podium was determined by a tiebreaker at 17 pts between the US Merchant Marine Academy’s\u00a0J\/44<\/a>\u00a0COMET and the University of Rhode Island’s\u00a0J\/133<\/a>\u00a0RHIANNON. On the countback, it was the USMMA that took the silver over the URI Rams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n PHRF Medium Division\u00a0<\/span> C of C Captain Caroline Williams, explained they have a fair amount of big-boat experience. \u201cWe sail three times a week on a Melges 30 and a J\/36, and we\u2019ve done the Navy 44 events and the Catalina 37 Harbor Cup in LA. But, this was our first time competing together as this group.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Caroline is from Bayville LI and works at the Sterling Harbor Foundation in Oyster Bay, so had some local knowledge to boot, and Capt. Juliana Corso works on the vintage 12-meter Gleam in Newport. \u00a0Both are enthusiastic about continuing their big-boat passions. Caroline said, \u201cthis will always be part of my life.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n And Julianna, the captain of the entire co-ed C of C Offshore squad, is considering a potential career as a sailing professional. \u00a0She said, \u201cbeing on this team has taught me that understanding and connecting with each individual on the team makes a huge difference in the performance; it just runs smoother.\u201d<\/p>\n Taking third place behind the girls was the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on the J\/124 TENEBRAE.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PHRF Small Division<\/span> In yet another class sweep, the US Naval Academy’s\u00a0J\/42<\/a>\u00a0ATALANTA took second place, while the University of Vermont’s\u00a0J\/88<\/a>\u00a0ONE TOO MANY took third.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jim Holland, co-chair from Larchmont Yacht Club, \u201cI would like to thank the rest of the committee for all the hard work that went into making this event possible and the owners who donate their boats. This regatta is about providing a unique opportunity for these young sailors and seeing all their smiles in the tent made all the effort worth it. We want this to be a lifelong sport and are very happy to give them the opportunity to start this process. I hope to see them on the starting line of many more events in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n STC Commodore Ed Cesare stated, \u201cCongratulations to all are well deserved, it was a superb effort by all the volunteers. This is a very complex undertaking and the IOR is now the STC event that has the highest number of volunteers \u2013 surpassing even our Block Island Race Weeks. \u00a0And special thanks to LYC for the use of their beautiful facility. Of course, this event would not be possible without our sponsors, especially ShopRite of Carteret who has been the title sponsor for several years now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta is further supported by ShopRite of Carteret, JPW Consulting, Carlsberg, Helly Hansen, Gowrie Group, McMichaels Yachts Sales, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont.\u00a0 For more\u00a0Intercollegiate Regatta sailing results<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0For more\u00a0Sailing and Awards photo credits- Steve Cloutier<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wisconsin Badgers Dominate J\/109s, College of Charleston Women’s Team Wins on\u00a0J\/112e! Over 260 college sailors came from all over the country to compete in one of the world\u2019s largest intercollegiate big-boat regattas on yachts ranging from 29 to 44 feet. 28 colleges were represented amongst 34 entries divided into five divisions- \u00a0with five schools fielding multiple teams. The goal of the event is to expose college sailors to keelboat racing- a rare opportunity for most teams who only sail dinghies like 420s and FJs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Storm Trysail Club\u2019s Ann Myer, the Event Co-Chair, was pleased. She commented, \u201cwe enjoyed absolutely perfect conditions, sunny skies, 10-15 knots with a few higher gusts, and with some challenging shifts in the northwest winds to keep things interesting.\u201c\u00a0<\/p>\n J\/109\u00a0ClassThe Wisconsin Badgers, fresh off their victory a few weeks ago in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR), came out on top with straight bullets, taking home the Paul Hoffman Trophy for Best Overall Performance onboard the\u00a0J\/109\u00a0TBD. The team generally has little big boat experience, mostly sailing dinghies in their home lake, but used the Friday practice session to tune themselves up. Team Captain Nicole Giuliana, a junior, thanked Safety Officer and STC Member Ed \u201cButtons\u201d Padin for the coaching on the Friday practice day. Safety Officers are not allowed to coach during the regatta.\u00a0 Badger teammate Nicole continued, \u201cwe learned we had to stay in our box, focus on our roles, and dial in the communication front to back. This is such a great event for building confidence, networking with other sailors, and making lots of great sailing connections. \u00a0We really want to thank boat owner Julie O\u2019Dowd for providing her boat and really prepping it for us.\u201d J\/105 ClassColeman Peppered, Captain of the USCGA crew who won the\u00a0J\/105 Class\u00a0onboard GRAY MATTER, said “trusting each other, communication and endurance were the keys. We kept reminding ourselves to stay calm, drink water and pass around the Sour Patch Kids! We worked on defining everyone\u2019s roles, communicating early, and having solid trust in each other, and that enabled us to overcome mistakes. As officers when we graduate, this racing experience translates really well to being on the ocean, under pressure, fighting exhaustion in high-intensity situations, it\u2019s very relevant.\u201d PHRF Large DivisionCommunication and each crew member focusing on their job was a common theme among the winning crews. \u00a0Madelyn Ploch, helmsperson for the winning Naval Academy entry on the\u00a0J\/122\u00a0BLUE YONDER and who was aboard the 2016 Young American Newport Bermuda winner High Noon noted, \u201cI\u2019ve seen some good and bad leadership from boats I\u2019ve sailed on. But, communications is really the difference maker.\u201d \u00a0 PHRF Medium Division\u00a0The College of Charleston Cougars have a well-developed co-ed inshore and offshore racing team but decided to field their first all-women\u2019s offshore team, and this was also the first time the IOR has ever hosted an all-women’s team. Ann Myer, rode along as Safety Officer, on the\u00a0J\/112e\u00a0REVIVER. Said Ann, \u201cbecause there weren\u2019t any boys aboard, they called the boat the \u201cno-fly zone\u201d! LOL! The girls really rocked it!\u201d PHRF Small DivisionNadia Reynolds, skipper of the Ohio State winning crew on the\u00a0J\/100\u00a0GALATRONA agreed, \u201ccommunication was the key and the crew really knew their roles. Teamwork and communication are what I will take away from these experiences when I graduate.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n
Wisconsin Badgers Dominate J\/109s, College of Charleston Women’s Team Wins on\u00a0J\/112e<\/a>!<\/span><\/h4>\n
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The Wisconsin Badgers, fresh off their victory a few weeks ago in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR), came out on top with straight bullets, taking home the Paul Hoffman Trophy for Best Overall Performance onboard the\u00a0J\/109<\/a>\u00a0TBD. The team generally has little big boat experience, mostly sailing dinghies in their home lake, but used the Friday practice session to tune themselves up. Team Captain Nicole Giuliana, a junior, thanked Safety Officer and STC Member Ed \u201cButtons\u201d Padin for the coaching on the Friday practice day. Safety Officers are not allowed to coach during the regatta.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Coleman Peppered, Captain of the USCGA crew who won the\u00a0J\/105 Class<\/a>\u00a0onboard GRAY MATTER, said “trusting each other, communication and endurance were the keys. We kept reminding ourselves to stay calm, drink water and pass around the Sour Patch Kids! We worked on defining everyone\u2019s roles, communicating early, and having solid trust in each other, and that enabled us to overcome mistakes. As officers when we graduate, this racing experience translates really well to being on the ocean, under pressure, fighting exhaustion in high-intensity situations, it\u2019s very relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Communication and each crew member focusing on their job was a common theme among the winning crews. \u00a0Madelyn Ploch, helmsperson for the winning Naval Academy entry on the\u00a0J\/122<\/a>\u00a0BLUE YONDER and who was aboard the 2016 Young American Newport Bermuda winner High Noon noted, \u201cI\u2019ve seen some good and bad leadership from boats I\u2019ve sailed on. But, communications is really the difference maker.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The College of Charleston Cougars have a well-developed co-ed inshore and offshore racing team but decided to field their first all-women\u2019s offshore team, and this was also the first time the IOR has ever hosted an all-women’s team. Ann Myer, rode along as Safety Officer, on the\u00a0J\/112e<\/a>\u00a0REVIVER. Said Ann, \u201cbecause there weren\u2019t any boys aboard, they called the boat the \u201cno-fly zone\u201d! LOL! The girls really rocked it!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nadia Reynolds, skipper of the Ohio State winning crew on the\u00a0J\/100<\/a>\u00a0GALATRONA agreed, \u201ccommunication was the key and the crew really knew their roles. Teamwork and communication are what I will take away from these experiences when I graduate.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n(Larchmont, NY)- After the 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta was canceled due to COVID, hopes were high for 2021 but were dashed when the racing was called off due to strong wind and waves. Fortunately, 2022\u2019s rendition of the co-hosted event between Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club ran in absolutely perfect conditions, allowing the race committee to get off seven windward-leeward races over two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe had an amazing practice session with him,\u201d explained Co-captain Jack Schweda. \u201cWe practiced a lot of jibes, 30 or 35, and we knew the corners were going to be critical. We tried different sets and douses too.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nBehind the winning Badger team, it was the US Naval Academy team on VENTO SOLARE that took the silver with mostly second-place finishes behind the dominant Badgers. Third went to the University of Rhode Island on FREEDOM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe balance of the podium was comprised of the University of Toledo onboard BREAKTHROUGH in second and Webb Institute on INEVITABLE in the third position.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe balance of the podium was determined by a tiebreaker at 17 pts between the US Merchant Marine Academy’s\u00a0J\/44\u00a0COMET and the University of Rhode Island’s\u00a0J\/133\u00a0RHIANNON. On the countback, it was the USMMA that took the silver over the URI Rams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nC of C Captain Caroline Williams, explained they have a fair amount of big-boat experience. \u201cWe sail three times a week on a Melges 30 and a J\/36, and we\u2019ve done the Navy 44 events and the Catalina 37 Harbor Cup in LA. But, this was our first time competing together as this group.\u201d\u00a0
\nCaroline is from Bayville LI and works at the Sterling Harbor Foundation in Oyster Bay, so had some local knowledge to boot, and Capt. Juliana Corso works on the vintage 12-meter Gleam in Newport. \u00a0Both are enthusiastic about continuing their big-boat passions. Caroline said, \u201cthis will always be part of my life.\u201d\u00a0
\nAnd Julianna, the captain of the entire co-ed C of C Offshore squad, is considering a potential career as a sailing professional. \u00a0She said, \u201cbeing on this team has taught me that understanding and connecting with each individual on the team makes a huge difference in the performance; it just runs smoother.\u201d
\nTaking third place behind the girls was the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on the J\/124 TENEBRAE.\u00a0
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\nIn yet another class sweep, the US Naval Academy’s\u00a0J\/42\u00a0ATALANTA took second place, while the University of Vermont’s\u00a0J\/88\u00a0ONE TOO MANY took third.\u00a0
\nJim Holland, co-chair from Larchmont Yacht Club, \u201cI would like to thank the rest of the committee for all the hard work that went into making this event possible and the owners who donate their boats. This regatta is about providing a unique opportunity for these young sailors and seeing all their smiles in the tent made all the effort worth it. We want this to be a lifelong sport and are very happy to give them the opportunity to start this process. I hope to see them on the starting line of many more events in the future.\u201d\u00a0
\nSTC Commodore Ed Cesare stated, \u201cCongratulations to all are well deserved, it was a superb effort by all the volunteers. This is a very complex undertaking and the IOR is now the STC event that has the highest number of volunteers \u2013 surpassing even our Block Island Race Weeks. \u00a0And special thanks to LYC for the use of their beautiful facility. Of course, this event would not be possible without our sponsors, especially ShopRite of Carteret who has been the title sponsor for several years now.\u201d\u00a0
\nThe Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta is further supported by ShopRite of Carteret, JPW Consulting, Carlsberg, Helly Hansen, Gowrie Group, McMichaels Yachts Sales, UK Sailmakers Northeast, Dimension-Polyant, and Gifted of Larchmont.\u00a0 For more\u00a0Intercollegiate Regatta sailing results\u00a0 \u00a0For more\u00a0Sailing and Awards photo credits- Steve Cloutier\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jboats_news_reviews"],"yoast_head":"\n