Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University team-mates sit fifth overall after a challenging opening day of racing at the Danmark Trophy regatta in Connecticut.
Hosted by the United States Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River, the prestigious cross-regional event is being contested across two divisions in Club 420 dinghies.
Competitors faced tricky, unpredictable elements from the outset. Racing got under way in a 5 to 12-knot north-easterly breeze that gradually softened and veered east as the afternoon progressed. Significant wind shifts and patchy, inconsistent pressure across the course made tactical positioning paramount and tested the fleet's patience throughout.
Tulane ended the day firmly in contention among the front-runners, occupying fifth place on the overall leaderboard with a combined tally of 70 points.
Ebbin, helming Tulane's boat in the competitive B Division, sits 12th in his fleet with 44 points after navigating the shifty conditions.
Action concludes on Sunday, with Tulane aiming to climb the standings as the regatta reaches its decider.
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