Today's conclusion of the Intrepid Trophy Regatta, featured a rerun of
Saturday's wind/weather and wind chill. 15-25 knots west northwest with
huge shifts and puffs.
The RC executed four flights of 6 matches each to complete a full round
robin for the 12 teams entered.
It became apparent during Saturday's racing that Michigan State and Navy
were the teams to beat and it was through fate that they would not face off
until the final flight in what turned out to be a showdown for the
championship. In that race, both teams dueled to an even start with Navy
gaining the upper hand on the first beat. Michigan State rounded the first
weather mark less than a length back, jibed inside and worked over the top
of Navy down the run. Navy was first to jibe but could not hold Michigan
State from obtaining an overlap at the first leeward mark. Michigan State
matched Navy tack for tack upwind and although Navy got close on a couple of
shifts, they could not regain the lead. Michigan State held on to win the
match and by virtue of their win over Navy, the tie breaker to take the
regatta, both teams at 10 wins to 1 loss.
Maine Maritime recovered from a tough first few races, beating Michigan to
win the tiebreaker for third.
All teams rapidly became more fluent at match race strategy and tactics and
the final few flights of racing saw close matches between all schools.
Special thanks to all the volunteers who gave their weekend to make the
event such a success including PRO Wayne Bretsch, ChUmp Angelo Buscemi, RC
personnel Marion Johnson, Jan Richardson, Frieda Wildey, Bill Museler, Gene
Gibbons, Taran Teague, Lee Doptis and Marino diMarzo as well as the on-water
umpires; Dobbs Davis, Dick Morin, Maureen Mills, Dan Trammell, Mike Jones,
Jason Werner, Bruce Bingman,
With the help of Dobbs Davis, ChUmp Buscemi led competitor debriefs after
racing both days providing all competitors with their expert insights and
perspective which significantly boosted everyone's understanding of the
game.
Wins Losses
1. Michigan State 10 1
2. Navy 10 1
3. Maine Maritime 8 3
4. U Michigan 8 3
5. NY Maritime 7 4
6. Webb 6 5
7. Kings Point 6 5
8. Coast Guard 5 6
9. Northeastern 2 9
10. Penn State 2 9
11. UMass Boston 1 10
12. Army 1 10
Jahn S. Tihansky
Director, Varsity Offshore Sailing Team
U.S. Naval Academy
410-293-5608
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