Christian Ebbin played a starring role as the Tulane Green Wave delivered a flawless performance to claim the SEISA Open Team Race Conference Championship in commanding fashion.
Competing in ideal conditions characterized by mid-70s temperatures and a promising southeasterly breeze, Ebbin and his teammates demonstrated why they are considered one of the elite programs in collegiate sailing. The regatta, contested in FJ boats, began with a steady 7-10 knot wind that gradually intensified as the afternoon progressed.
By the time the final rotations were underway, the breeze had built into the mid-teens, backing to the east-southeast and providing a stern tactical test for the fleet. However, the Green Wave remained unfazed by the shifting air.
Tulane’s dominance was total, with Ebbin helping to steer the team to a perfect 9-0 record on the day. Their clinical execution in close-quarters team racing left their regional rivals with no answer, as they secured the conference crown without dropping a single race.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was a much tighter affair. Texas A&M eventually secured the runner-up position with a 5-4 record, narrowly fending off a challenge from Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG), who finished third at 4-5.
For Ebbin, the championship victory marks another significant milestone in his collegiate career, reinforcing his reputation as a high-caliber tactical asset on the US circuit. With the conference title now safely in the trophy cabinet, Tulane turns its focus toward the national stage, carrying the momentum of an undefeated championship run.
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