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| Latest News: 5/21/2009 Spring season comes to a close This season was the first that the team has been able to hold spring practices in recent memory, thanks to our 12 new FJs and our new location on Lake Dunmore (pictured). The highlight of the season was a second place finish at the Tyrell Trophy on April 8. Be sure to check out the Middlebury Campus article about the team's success. To see results of all the regattas this spring, click here.
5/5/2009
Shifty, slow winds make racing tough at O'Toole Trophy April 26
Skippers Bianca Dragone '12 and Haik Kavookjian '09 sailed with crews Zachary Karst '12 and Luke Douglas '09, finishing at the bottom of the pack. The wind was shifty and variable between the west, south and southwest at 0 to 10 knots.
5/5/2009 Midd finishes second at Western Invitational April 25 at Williams Racing conditions were near perfect at Williams, with an air temperature of 26, bright sunshine and winds 8 to 10 gusting to 15 knots. Skippers Jessie Kimball '10.5 and Scott Zolkos '10 sailed with crews Tom Brush '10 and Jane Yoon '11 for a second place finish, below Williams but ahead of Amherst and Wesleyan. Click here for full results.
5/5/2009 Midd races against top teams at Morris Trophy April 25-26 Skippers Max Junda '09 and Sam Wyer '12 sailed with crews Ashley Bell '09 and Adam Volwiler '09 for a 12th place overall finish out of 13 teams at Boston University. The weekend weather was beautiful, with 80 degree temperatures and sun. Shifty winds that reached just 7 knots made the racing difficult. Click here for full results.
4/8/2009
Midd grabs second place at the Tyrell Trophy! Congratulations to Skippers Max Junda '09 and Sam Wyer '12 and crews Ashley Bell '09 and Sasha Garfield '09.5, who tied with Tufts for second place in the Tyrell Trophy on April 5 at Boston University. A steady 15-20 knot breeze and sunny skies made for a great day of sailing. Click here for full results.
4/7/2009 A windy weekend at Tufts for Central Series Three April 4-5 Skippers Bianca Dragone '12 and Alex Knight '12 sailed with crews Adam Volwiler '09 and Tom Brant '10 for a 16th place finish overall. Gusts topped 25 knots the first day, causing races to be suspended. On Sunday conditions were similair but they were able to finish the regatta with 10 races per division. Click here for full results.
4/1/2009 Spring Break 2009: A week of sailing in sunny San Diego Sixteen Middlebury sailors escaped the mud and chill of early spring in Vermont to practice at the San Diego Yacht Club this spring break, March 21-29. Shannon Donnegan '08 joined the group to coach, and the family of Peter DeGolia '11 generously hosted the sailors at their beach house in Oceanside, just north of San Diego. Temperatures were in the upper 60s and low 70s all week with 10-12 knot winds.
4/1/2009 Spring season kicks off with the Salve Regina Wood Trophy Middlebury finished 12th of 16 teams at the Wood Trophy on March 14 at Salve Regina. Skippers Max Junda '09 and Sam Wyer '12 and crews Ashley Bell '09 and Sasha Garfield '09 enjoyed a southwest wind at 5 to 12 knots with sunny skies and a temperature of 50 degrees. Click here for full results.
2/20/2009 Winter newsletter posted Fall review, new fleet, and more! Find it here.
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