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Bulldogs Win Schell Trophy

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The Yale sailing teams closed out their doublehanded fleet racing season by winning the Schell Trophy.

The coed team competed on Lake Champlain for the Schell Trophy. On Saturday, the breeze initially came from the north, ranging from 4-10 knots. In the afternoon, the wind shifted to the east-northeast, ranging from 5-10 knots with gusts over 12 knots. On Sunday, the wind came from the south-southwest at 8-12 knots and was accompanied by some chop on the water. Skipper Morgan Pinckney, with crew Ella Benedetto, won A division by 12 points. Skippers Wyatt Kelly and Dorothy Mendelblatt, with crews Annabel Woodworth and Genevieve Schmidt, placed second in B division.

The women's team raced at Dartmouth for the Urn Trophy. Lake Mascoma brought light and shifty conditions for both days of racing. On Sunday, the breeze was more consistent out of the west and reached 3-8 knots by the afternoon. Skipper Audrey Foley, with crew Margaret Ratzan, placed sixth in A division, while skipper Carly Kieding, with crew Maren Bradley, placed second in B division. The team finished fifth overall.

Another coed squad raced at Tufts for the Nickerson Trophy. On Saturday, the breeze was strong out of the northwest, with puffs into the high 20s and sustained winds of 12-16 knots. The wind died off a bit as racing went on. Sunday brought a shifty breeze from the west at 6-8 knots, with puffs up to 12 knots. Skipper Thomas O'Grady, with crews Evan Wang and Soleil Demetry, placed 10th in A division, while skipper Eli Shainker, with crew Ryan Tonkovich, placed fourth in B division. Overall, the team finished sixth.

Next week, Audrey Foley will represent the Bulldogs at the 2026 Women's Singlehanded National Championship. The regatta will be hosted by Fordham at American Yacht Club.

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Players Mentioned

Morgan Pinckney

Morgan Pinckney

First Year
Audrey Foley

Audrey Foley

Junior
Dorothy Mendelblatt

Dorothy Mendelblatt

Junior
Margaret Ratzan

Margaret Ratzan

Sophomore
Annabel Woodworth

Annabel Woodworth

Junior
Eli Shainker

Eli Shainker

First Year
Genevieve Schmidt

Genevieve Schmidt

First Year
Soleil Demetry

Soleil Demetry

First Year
Evan Wang

Evan Wang

First Year
Wyatt Kelly

Wyatt Kelly

First Year
Thomas O

Thomas O'Grady

First Year
Ryan Tonkovich

Ryan Tonkovich

First Year

Players Mentioned

Morgan Pinckney

Morgan Pinckney

First Year
Audrey Foley

Audrey Foley

Junior
Dorothy Mendelblatt

Dorothy Mendelblatt

Junior
Margaret Ratzan

Margaret Ratzan

Sophomore
Annabel Woodworth

Annabel Woodworth

Junior
Eli Shainker

Eli Shainker

First Year
Genevieve Schmidt

Genevieve Schmidt

First Year
Soleil Demetry

Soleil Demetry

First Year
Evan Wang

Evan Wang

First Year
Wyatt Kelly

Wyatt Kelly

First Year
Thomas O

Thomas O'Grady

First Year
Ryan Tonkovich

Ryan Tonkovich

First Year