NEWPORT, R.I. — The Roger Williams University sailing team captured first place at the Sister Esther Whalen Trophy, totaling 58 points across A and B Divisions during two days of competition on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. The Hawks recorded 34 points in A Division and 24 points in B Division to secure the regatta victory, finishing ahead of Brown University in second and Boston College in third.
The Hawks also finished third at Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A with 172 points and placed fourth at the Stu Nelson Regatta, hosted by Connecticut College, with 75 points across three divisions.
Hawks Claim Sister Esther Whalen Trophy
Roger Williams adapted to shifting winds and strong currents throughout the Sister Esther Whalen Trophy to secure the overall victory. After light winds and changing conditions on Saturday, racing continued Sunday in a 7-11 knot southeasterly breeze, with a strong ebb tide creating challenging cross-currents.
The Hawks finished with 58 points to claim the regatta title.
Hawks Earn Third at Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A
Roger Williams also turned in a strong performance at Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A, finishing third overall with 172 points. The Hawks recorded 65 points in A Division and 107 in B Division, finishing behind Stanford University, which won with 108 points, and St. Mary's College of Maryland, which placed second with 158 points.
Bo Angus (Richmond, Va.) and Jed Lory (Severna Park, Md.) helped lead the Hawks' effort, placing second in A Division. Their performance contributed to Roger Williams' top-three team finish in a competitive field of 17 teams.
Hawks Finish Fourth at Stu Nelson Regatta
The Hawks competed at the Stu Nelson Regatta, hosted by Connecticut College on Oct. 10-11. The cross-regional regatta featured 16 teams racing in FJ boats across three divisions: A, B and C.
Roger Williams finished fourth overall with 75 points, recording 19 points in A Division, 27 in B Division and 29 in C Division. Brown University won the regatta with 60 points, followed by Stanford University with 65 and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with 72.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Hawks return to the water on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the Captain's Cup during Homecoming & Family Weekend. The regatta will take place at the Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center in Bristol, R.I.
