Tulane University’s sailing team brought their spring regular season road schedule to a successful close this weekend, securing a respectable sixth-place finish at the prestigious Thompson Trophy Open Team Race.
Competing in New London, Connecticut, the Green Wave held their own in a stacked field of 16 programs, finishing the two-day regatta with a solid 9-6 record. The performance cements Tulane's reputation as a rising force on the collegiate circuit as they prepare for the postseason.
The Wave’s sixth-place finish was spearheaded by a disciplined rotation of skippers, including Christian Ebbin, Kelly Holthus, Hamilton Barclay, and Tate Christopher. They were expertly supported by a diligent crew consisting of Parker Kumler, Jonah Wozniak, Sabrina Anderson, Skye Terrell, and Taylor Bartell.
In a format that demands telepathic communication and tactical aggression, the Tulane boats found their rhythm early, navigating the shifting winds of the Thames River to stay within touching distance of the podium spots throughout the weekend.
The true measure of Tulane’s performance lay in the caliber of the opposition they brushed aside. Over the course of the regatta, the Green Wave notched up several "statement" victories against some of the most storied names in collegiate sailing.
Among their nine wins, Tulane earned hard-fought points over:
Ivy League Giants: Yale, Dartmouth, and Boston College.
Service Academies: Navy and the Coast Guard.
Technical Powerhouses: MIT and Tufts.
The wins over local rivals Connecticut College and Rhode Island further underlined the Wave's dominance over a significant portion of the Northeastern fleet.
The sixth-place result marks a consistent end to the regular season for the Green Wave. Having navigated a grueling road schedule, Ebbin and his teammates now return to base to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the championship season.
With victories over the likes of Yale and Navy under their belts, Tulane will head into the postseason with the confidence that they can compete with—and beat—the very best in the country.
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