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SAISA Women's Open
Bulls Finish Second at SAISA Women’s Open
September 10, 2018 | Women's Sailing
TAMPA, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 – The USF sailing team began the fall season with an impressive showing at the first ever SAISA Women's Open held in St. Petersburg, finishing in second place.
With the finish, the Bulls qualify for the first-ever Women's Showcase Semi-Final regatta. In the past, this event was known as the Atlantic Coast Women's Championships, but had been expanded to two regattas, with a finals event taking place two weeks after.
USF finished just behind the College of Charleston. Jacksonville, Eckerd and Clemson rounded out the top five.
Quotables
Head coach Allison Jolly on this weekend's conditions and overcoming adversity:
"Conditions were tricky at Eckerd College with very light wind and thunderstorm activity threatening several times Saturday afternoon, but the team did a wonderful job of persevering."
Head coach Allison Jolly on how the team jelled in the opening weekend:
"We were fortunate to be able to mix up the starting lineups during the SAISA Women's Open. It was an excellent opportunity for the senior crews to help show the ropes to our freshmen crews. The strong result bodes well for the future of the program."
Notables
The Bulls are in Miami for the Women's Singlehanded Championships Sept. 15.
About USF Sailing
The USF sailing program has reached the national finals in six of the last seven years. The Bulls finished in the top 10 during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The sailing team is based out of St. Petersburg and led by head coach Allison Jolly, a former USA Olympian and 2016 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
Follow the team on social media (Twitter) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
With the finish, the Bulls qualify for the first-ever Women's Showcase Semi-Final regatta. In the past, this event was known as the Atlantic Coast Women's Championships, but had been expanded to two regattas, with a finals event taking place two weeks after.
USF finished just behind the College of Charleston. Jacksonville, Eckerd and Clemson rounded out the top five.
Quotables
Head coach Allison Jolly on this weekend's conditions and overcoming adversity:
"Conditions were tricky at Eckerd College with very light wind and thunderstorm activity threatening several times Saturday afternoon, but the team did a wonderful job of persevering."
Head coach Allison Jolly on how the team jelled in the opening weekend:
"We were fortunate to be able to mix up the starting lineups during the SAISA Women's Open. It was an excellent opportunity for the senior crews to help show the ropes to our freshmen crews. The strong result bodes well for the future of the program."
Notables
- The A division consisted of the starting helm of sophomore Marina Barzaghi (Saunderstown, R.I.) senior crew Darby Capellin (Bradenton, Fla.) as well as freshman Allison Weinbecker (Jacksonville, Fla.). The trio finished second behind the College of Charleston.
- The B division included sophomore Katie Bornarth (Jensen Beach, Fla.), junior Delaney Brown (West Palm, Fla.) experienced crew senior Rachel Yannelli (Woodcliff Lake, N.J.) as well as freshman Carolina Perez-Rovira, and they finished fourth.
The Bulls are in Miami for the Women's Singlehanded Championships Sept. 15.
About USF Sailing
The USF sailing program has reached the national finals in six of the last seven years. The Bulls finished in the top 10 during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The sailing team is based out of St. Petersburg and led by head coach Allison Jolly, a former USA Olympian and 2016 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
Follow the team on social media (Twitter) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
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