Curtis and Tucker Navigate to Victory in St. George’s Harbor
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Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker continued their imperious start to the sailing season, guiding Pole Position to a commanding victory at the Willard Kelly Memorial Regatta.
The pristine waters of St. George’s Harbor provided a spectacular backdrop for the Comet Class fleet as they contested one of the East End’s most storied events. Curtis and Tucker, who have become the pair to beat this spring, delivered a tactical masterclass to finish at the top of the standings with just three net points.
The duo’s dominance left the rest of the fleet battling for the remaining podium spots in increasingly testing conditions. Veteran sailor Gladwin Lambert, partnered with Simon Van De Weg, secured the runner-up position in Melody. The pair displayed consistent boat speed to finish with six net points, fending off a spirited challenge from the trailing pack.
Rounding out the top three were Lorenzo Lambert and Jade Smith aboard Sea Hawk. Despite some heavy pressure in the final race of the series, the pair held their nerve to finish with a net score of eight points, narrowly clinching third place.
The Willard Kelly Memorial serves as a key marker in the Comet Class calendar, and with Curtis and Tucker already showing a clean pair of heels to their rivals, the field will be looking to bridge the gap as the fleet moves toward the highlights of the summer season.
Willard Kelly Memorial Regatta Results
03 Maxwell Curtis & Wesley Tucker - Pole Position 06 Gladwin Lambert & Simon Van De Weg - Melody 08 Lorenzo Lambert & Jade Smith - Sea Hawk 09 Quinton Simons & Zane Hendrickson - Stir De Pot 13 Gregory Wade & Amber Bradshaw - It’s a Standard 14 Geovanni Hayward & Sivaja Pernichief - Mai Lucy 20 J’Cal Washington & Jacal Minors - Lady Commodore
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Crossfire Takes Opener in Tense Wednesday Night Racing Start
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The 2026 Wednesday Night Racing season, hosted by the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, kicked off in dramatic fashion as Crossfire secured the first victory of the campaign in a closely contested battle on the water.
Conditions for the opening night provided a technical challenge for the fleet, but it was Crossfire that handled the pressure best. Demonstrating superior boat speed from the starting gun, they were the first vessel to cross the line, recording an elapsed time of 43:37. Once the handicaps were applied, their corrected time of 48:06 was enough to secure the overall win on the night, setting a high benchmark for the rest of the season.
The race for the podium was decided by the narrowest of margins, with Airforce pushing the leaders until the final leg. Airforce was the second boat to physically cross the line with a time of 51:00, and their corrected time of 48:16 earned them a well-deserved second-place finish. Only ten seconds separated the top two boats after the calculations, highlighting the competitive nature of this year's fleet.
Passion occupied the third spot on the podium after a disciplined performance throughout the evening. They crossed the line in 51:46, which translated to a corrected time of 48:59. While they remained within striking distance of the leaders, they ultimately had to settle for third place as the wind shifted during the closing stages.
Further down the leaderboard, Scatteraction claimed fourth place on the night after recording a corrected time of 49:22. The battle for the remaining spots in the top five was equally fierce, with Menace eventually rounding out the top flight. Their corrected time of 50:10 ensured they stayed in the hunt for season honors as the fleet looks ahead to the second round of racing next week.
Wednesday Night Sailing 2026 Race One
48:06 Crossfire 48:16 Airforce 48:59 Passion 49:22 Scatteraction 50:10 Menace 50:11 RS 21 3 LEACH 50:27 Lorato Makato 50:42 Jitterbug 51:02 Back in Black 51:52 Solna II 52:17 Fat Tuesday 52:21 RS 21 6 SAVAGE 52:52 RS 21 1 NEAME 53:22 Encore 53:23 Privateer 54:40 Tiburon 55:27 Celerity 56:19 Lix 56:50 Falcon 57:50 RS 21 5 FRANK 58:06 RS 21 4 REID 58:12 Shogun 58:29 Shadow 1:01:18 Swoon 1:02:23 Severn
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rodrigues Jr. & Vieira Help Eckerd Finish Sixth
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Paul Rodrigues Jr., Jordan Vieira, and their Eckerd Tritons sailing teammates competed at the Truxtun Umsted Regatta, finishing sixth out of 18 teams.
On day one, racing began in the river at Navy. Rodrigues Jr. and Avery Guck represented the Tritons in A Division, starting in FJs, while Vieira and Tia Soultanakis competed in B Division in the 420s. Eight races were scheduled for Saturday. The first four were completed quickly before a two-hour delay due to inconsistent winds that shifted direction every 10 minutes. Racing resumed in the river for the final four races, with a weaker outgoing current. Winds ranged from 8–10 knots with gusts up to 12 in the morning, increasing to 10–12 knots with gusts of 15 later in the day.
The Tritons closed the day in eighth place overall, with A Division in 10th and B Division in fourth. The team recorded nine top-10 finishes across 16 races.
On day two, a brief wind delay pushed the start time to 10 a.m., with racing once again held in the river. Winds held steady at 10–12 knots, accompanied by a strong downstream current. As the day progressed, the breeze built and created choppier conditions, challenging competitors to manage shifting winds, waves, and current.
The Tritons ultimately finished sixth overall with 222 points. A Division placed 10th with 121 points, while B Division finished fourth with 112 points. A Division recorded nine top-10 finishes in 14 races, while B Division added eight top-10 finishes in 14 races.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Ebbin and Tulane Secure Top-Six Finish in Connecticut
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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.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Curtis and Tucker Sweep to Allen Frith Memorial Glory
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Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker laid down a marker for the 2026 Comet Class season with a flawless performance to claim the Allen Frith Memorial Regatta title in St. George’s Harbour.
The opening event of the campaign, hosted by the East End Mini Yacht Club, saw the duo dominate from start to finish. In a masterclass of tactical sailing and boat speed, Curtis and Tucker secured victory in all four races held throughout the day. Under the scoring system which allows for the discarding of a worst result, they finished with a near-perfect tally of three points to sit comfortably atop the leaderboard.
While the winners were in a league of their own, the battle for the remaining podium spots remained remarkably consistent across the four-race series. Alan Frith and Clodagh Somers proved to be the "best of the rest," mirroring the leaders' consistency by finishing second in every race of the afternoon to secure the runner-up spot overall.
The battle for third place was largely contested by Gregory Wade and Geno Smith. The pair showed strong form in the opening skirmishes, crossing the line in third position on three separate occasions to ensure they rounded out the top three in the final standings.
The regatta provided a spectacular start to the sailing season, with the pristine conditions in the east end offering a stern test for the fleet. With Curtis and Tucker already showing the rest of the field a clean pair of heels, the chasing pack will be looking to bridge the gap as the Comet Class season continues in the coming weeks.
Allen Frith Memorial Regatta 2026
03 Maxwell Curtis & Wesley Tucker 06 Alan Frith & Clodagh Somers 09 Gregory Wade & Geno Smith 12 Geovanni Hayward & Ni Pemberton
