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.