Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr. have been named to the 2025-26 All-Southern Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Second Team, marking a significant milestone for the Eckerd College sailing programme.
The Southern Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) announced its annual superlatives this week, with four members of the Florida-based Eckerd College squad receiving recognition for their performances over the fall and spring seasons.
Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr. were both selected as Second Team All-SAISA in the Open Skipper category. The duo, who have become mainstays of the Tritons' competitive rotation, were joined by teammates Avery Guck and Tia Soultanakis, who earned honours in the Crew category.
The all-conference nods follow a string of clinical displays by the Bermudian pairing throughout the 2025-26 circuit.
SAISA Open Fleet Race Championships: Vieira and Rodrigues Jr. powered Eckerd to a second-place overall finish among 18 schools. Rodrigues Jr. secured the best B-Division score of the regatta, highlighted by five first-place finishes.
Truxtun Umsted Regatta: The pair helped the Tritons to a sixth-place finish in a premier national field, with Vieira’s boat finishing fourth in the B Division.
SAISA Top Six Fleet Race: In a tactical battle in Charleston, the duo led the team to a fourth-place finish against the conference's elite.
The individual accolades provide a vital boost for Eckerd as the programme continues its ascent within the South Atlantic region. Managed by a volunteer committee, the All-SAISA selections are based on a comprehensive review of results and tactical consistency across the academic year.
For Vieira and Rodrigues Jr., the recognition cements their status as two of the most reliable skippers in collegiate sailing, providing a strong foundation for the Tritons as they prepare for the final challenges of the spring campaign.
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