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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Vieira and Rodrigues in Championships Action
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Bermuda sailors Jordan Vieira and PJ Rodrigues featured prominently as Eckerd College battled testing conditions to conclude the Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A.
Rain and gusty easterly breezes framed a challenging morning on the water, allowing race officials to complete the final four races before midday.
Eckerd finished 11th overall in the team standings with 259 points, missing out on qualification for the Atlantic Coast Championship Finals in a fiercely contested regatta.
Stanford lived up to their billing by taking the Round 1A crown, while the US Coast Guard Academy Bears mounted a storming charge—posting top-three finishes in seven of their final eight races—to secure the last remaining berth.
In Division A, Vieira teamed up with crew William Alvarado, tallying 144 points to place 12th in a competitive fleet.
Rodrigues enjoyed a sharper outing in Division B alongside crew Peyton Seidle. The pair produced a consistent series to finish 10th on 115 points, helping anchor Eckerd's combined team score against collegiate sailing's elite.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Bermuda's Smith Primed for Second SSL Gold Cup Campaign
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Bermudian sailor Jade Smith is set to return to the international stage after being confirmed for his second appearance at the prestigious SSL Gold Cup.
At 22, Smith will bring vital campaign experience to the island's crew as they prepare to take on the world's finest sailing nations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A passionate waterman from an early age, Smith transitioned from multiple watersports into competitive sailing, where he now splits his time between high-level racing and coaching the next generation of sailors on the water.
His initial taste of the regatta—often dubbed the 'World Cup of Sailing'—remains a career highlight, not least the demanding shift to handling the one-design SSL47 yachts used for the event.
"It’s a high achievement representing Bermuda for any sport," Smith said. "This means I get a chance to show and promote Bermudian talent on a global stage."
Looking ahead to the conditions and atmosphere awaiting the team in Brazil, Smith's target remains straightforward: "Great racing and good vibes."
As preparations intensify, Bermuda's squad is focusing heavily on fine margins, with Smith emphasizing the tactical value of high-level coaching to unlock the boat's full potential.
"Everyone has room to improve," he explained, noting that dedicated technical oversight to spot weaknesses and implement adjustments will be crucial against world-class opposition.
The Bermuda team is currently conducting a funding drive to ensure a dedicated coach can travel with the squad to Rio, providing the tactical edge and cohesion required to push for the podium.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Frith Pair Hold Nerve to claim Albert Simons Regatta Honours
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Alan and Sarah Frith produced a commanding opening sequence on the water to be crowned Albert Simons Regatta champions in St George's Harbour.
In a tightly contested four-race regatta decided by low-points scoring, the Friths laid down an early marker that proved just enough to secure the silverware on four points.
After opening their account with a solid second-place finish in race one, the pair took complete control of the fleet, registering back-to-back victories in races two and three. With sufficient cushion built heading into the final stages, they opted not to start the fourth and decisive race, relying on their early haul to hold off a late charge from the chasing pack.
Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker applied fierce pressure down the stretch, taking runner-up honours overall with five points. Following a sluggish start that saw them cross the line fourth in race one, Curtis and Tucker regrouped to post consecutive second-place finishes before claiming line honours in the final contest.
Dale Brangman and crew Tre’sure Nanette completed the podium placings in third on seven points. The duo opened their regatta in style by taking victory in race one, but slipped to consecutive third-place finishes before failing to finish the fourth race.
Albert Simons Regatta Results
04 Alan Frith/ Sarah Frith
05 Max Curtis/ Wesley Tucker
07 Dale Brangman/ Tre’sure Nanette
10 Greg Wade/ Geno Smith
15 Geovanni Hayward/ Eli Furbert
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Vieira & Rodrigues Represent Eckerd in Atlantic Coast
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Bermuda sailors Jordan Vieira and PJ Rodrigues featured prominently as Eckerd College navigated testing waters to secure a top-10 finish at the Open Atlantic Coast Championships Round 1A.
Hosted by St Mary’s College of Maryland, the regional collegiate regatta brought together a fiercely competitive fleet, with the Tritons battling through the fleet to finish the opening day 10th overall on 167 points.
Vieira took the helm in the A Division boat, steering Eckerd to 10th place in the fleet with a 91-point return across the series.
The Bermudian found his rhythm in the second half of the slate, showcasing fine boat handling to notch back-to-back regatta-best fifth-place finishes in races nine and 10.
In the B Division, compatriot Rodrigues enjoyed a strong run on the water, guiding his crew to seventh place with 76 points.
Rodrigues saved his best performance for the final stretch, mounting a sharp challenge near the front of the fleet to cross the line third in the 10th race and solidify Eckerd's position inside the overall top 10.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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Vieira, Rodrigues & Eckerd Battle to Tied Victory in Charleston
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Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and PJ Rodrigues helped Eckerd College claim a share of top honours after a dramatic, weather-disrupted weekend at the Charleston Fall Interconference regatta in South Carolina.
The Tritons produced an inspired final-day surge across the tricky tidal waters of Crab Bank, mounting a fierce comeback to finish tied for first place in a competitive 15-team fleet.
Saturday's opening proceedings required patience from the outset, with light breezes forcing a wind hold until 12:30. When racing finally got under way at 12:45 in Club 420s, crews contended with an ebbing current and testing winds of 5-6 knots, with occasional puffs touching eight knots.
Vieira led Eckerd's charge in the A Division alongside crew Angelina Manchuk, while Rodrigues paired with Peyton Seidle to spearhead the B Division effort.
Four races were completed before looming thunderstorms rolled into the Charleston area, forcing an early abandonment. Avery Guck rotated in to crew for Vieira in the day's fourth and final race.
At the close of day one, Eckerd sat poised in fourth place overall on 45 points—bolstered by an 18-point haul from Rodrigues and Seidle, while the A Division sat sixth on 27.
With officials keen to beat a 15:00 cut-off on Sunday, the fleet hit the water early, and Eckerd immediately made their intentions clear with a clinical opening double.
Vieira and Guck took an emphatic bullet in the A Division, matched stride-for-stride by Rodrigues and Seidle, who sailed home to take race victory in B Division.
That dream start set the tone as the Tritons chipped away at the deficit in shifty conditions, featuring 5-6 knot breezes and gusts reaching up to 12 knots.
However, nature intervened around 13:00 when the wind completely died out. Officials recalled the A Division before sending the B Division back ashore 20 minutes later as conditions deteriorated further.
With Race 9A officially voided, the results reverted to the completed rounds, confirming Eckerd College in a share of first place on the final leaderboard.
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