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Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Power & Pedro Test Mettle at Weymouth in Elite ILCA 6 Fleet
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Bermudian sailors Miguel Power and Sean Pedro have concluded a testing weekend of high-caliber racing at the ILCA UK Ovington ILCA 6 National Open, staged at the world-renowned Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
The venue, famous for hosting the London 2012 Olympic regatta, provided a challenging backdrop for the five-race series. Facing a deep fleet of 80 boats featuring some of the top youth and senior talent in the British Isles, the island duo utilized the event as a vital benchmark for their international development.
Miguel Power emerged as the leading Bermudian performer, securing a highly respectable 37th place overall. Power demonstrated significant progression as the regatta progressed, finding his rhythm in the shifting coastal breezes of Portland Harbour. His persistence was rewarded in the fifth and final race of the series, where he navigated a crowded start line to claim 27th position—his best individual result of the weekend—to finish with a net score of 138.
Sean Pedro also showed flashes of elite-level speed despite the uncompromising nature of the mid-fleet battles. Pedro finished the event in 55th place overall with a net points total of 223. Like his compatriot, Pedro saved his strongest performance for the final outing, producing a determined sail to cross the line in 29th place in the fifth race.
The experience at Weymouth represents another significant step for the Bermudian sailing program as it continues to expose its rising stars to the physical and tactical demands of large-fleet European racing. Both sailors will now look to carry the momentum from their strong final-race finishes into the upcoming spring schedule.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Ebbin Secures Podium finish at Prestigious Team Race
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate sailors experienced a day of contrasting fortunes as they navigated the high-velocity tactical demands of the Aaron Szambecki Team Race in Virginia.
The prestigious Cross Regional Regatta, contested in technical 420 and FJ class boats, drew some of the premier sailing programs in the United States to the Old Dominion University Sailing Center. With early-season coordination and strategic depth under the microscope, the fleet featured heavyweights such as Georgetown, Stanford, and Navy, providing a stern test for the Bermudian contingent.
Christian Ebbin enjoyed a standout weekend representing Tulane University. Ebbin and his Green Wave teammates demonstrated superior boat speed and tactical awareness to finish the event on the podium. Securing third place overall with an impressive 9-4 record, Tulane proved they could compete with the very best in the collegiate circuit.
In contrast, it proved to be a challenging outing for Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira, who were competing for Eckerd College. Despite flashes of competitive spirit in the tricky conditions, the Eckerd crew struggled to find consistency against a relentless field. They concluded the regatta in tenth place, ending the weekend with a 3-9 record.
The event served as a vital barometer for the athletes as the spring season intensifies. While Ebbin returns to Louisiana with silverware, Rodrigues Jr. and Vieira will look to refine their team racing communication ahead of their next major appearance on the water.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Mixed Fortunes for Bermudians at Aaron Szambecki Team Race
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate sailors experienced a weekend of contrasting results as they navigated the high-velocity tactical demands of the Aaron Szambecki Team Race.
The prestigious Cross Regional Regatta, contested in technical 420 and FJ class boats, drew some of the premier sailing programs in the United States to test their early-season coordination and strategic depth.
Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates enjoyed a productive opening to the regatta, firmly establishing themselves among the frontrunners. Demonstrating the clinical team-race maneuvers that have become their trademark, the Green Wave finished the initial sessions in a tie for fourth place. Boasting a strong record of seven wins and just three defeats, Ebbin remains in a prime position to challenge for the podium as the competition intensifies.
In contrast, it proved to be a testing outing for Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira representing Eckerd College. The Tritons found themselves locked in a series of grueling, tightly contested duals that highlighted the unforgiving nature of the regional circuit.
Despite flashes of tactical brilliance from the Bermudian pair, Eckerd College ended the opening rounds in 10th place overall. The team currently holds a record of two wins and nine defeats. However, with further rounds of racing on the horizon, Rodrigues Jr. and Vieira will be looking to leverage their extensive international experience to spark a climb up the leaderboard and refine their synergy ahead of the upcoming conference championships.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Rodrigues Jr. & Vieira Lead Tritons to 2nd-Place in Charleston
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Bermudian sailors Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira were back in action for Eckerd College this weekend as the Tritons secured a superb second-place finish at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Top Six Fleet Race in Charleston.
Following the earlier fleet racing stages, the action shifted to team racing in FJs, where the fleet had to contend with outgoing tides and shifting winds between 5 and 7 knots. The Tritons’ elite lineup saw Jordan Vieira team up with Tia Soultanakis, while Paul Rodrigues Jr. partnered with Avery Guck, and Peter Miller sailed alongside Peyton Elizabeth Seidle.
Eckerd opened the round-robin portion of the regatta in clinical form, dispatching Miami, North Carolina State, Jacksonville, and Florida State in quick succession. The Tritons’ only blemish during the initial round-robin stage came against the host school, the College of Charleston, resulting in a strong 5–1 record and a second-place standing heading into the critical top-four round.
In the final championship round, Eckerd maintained their composure to defeat both Jacksonville and Miami, before once again falling to a dominant College of Charleston side. The Tritons concluded the high-stakes event with a highly impressive 6–2 overall record to secure the runner-up spot. The result marks another significant milestone for the Bermudian pair as they continue to establish themselves as key figures in the Eckerd College sailing programme.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Rodrigues Jr. & Vieira Help Eckerd Secure Fourth
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Sailors Paul Rodrigues Jr. and Jordan Vieira played pivotal roles for Eckerd College as the Tritons secured a solid fourth-place finish at the SAISA Top Six Fleet Race in Charleston.
Competing in a high-stakes environment featuring 18 boats across three divisions, the Eckerd squad navigated a grueling opening day on the South Carolina waters. The regatta began in challenging conditions, with sailors contending with outgoing tides and moderate winds of 6 to 8 knots. Paul Rodrigues Jr., alongside Avery Guck, spearheaded the Tritons' efforts in the A Division, while Jordan Vieira teamed up with Tia Soultanakis to tackle the B Division.
The morning session was defined by consistency, as the A Division notched seven top-10 finishes and the B Division added a further six to the team's tally. However, a midday lull in conditions forced a tactical shift. Following a lunch break, the breeze lightened significantly to 3 to 5 knots, coinciding with an incoming tide that tested the fleet's technical precision.
As the competition transitioned from 420s to FJs for the final three sets, Eckerd found themselves sitting in third place overall at the midpoint. Despite the shifting momentum, the Tritons remained composed to conclude the day in fourth position out of the six elite teams, finishing with a total of 274 points.
On an individual level, Rodrigues Jr. delivered a disciplined performance to place eighth in the A Division with 72 points. Vieira followed closely in the B Division, securing 10th place with 90 points, while the C Division pairing of Peter Miller and Peyton Elizabeth Seidle finished 13th with 112 points. The result provides a strong foundation for the Florida-based program as they continue their spring campaign against the top tier of the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association.
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