TAMPA (March 19, 2024) – The University of South Florida sailing team placed third overall this weekend in the Sunshine City Team Race that they co-hosted with Eckerd College. 

The starting members of the women's team had the weekend off, allowing the newer team members the opportunity to shine.

The team was composed of junior transfer Kalea Woodard, juniors Ochi Fernando and Janie Powell, transfer sophomore Cate Brennan, sophomore Madisen Hamai, and freshmen Kailey Warrior and Marina Dreyfuss. 

In Saturday's event, USF finished third with a 6-6 won/loss record in a triple round-robin, ahead of state rival University of Miami and Texas A&M.

Sunday's event was plagued by lighter wind, and only one full round robin was completed. The USF women's team fought for a 2-2 record, finishing third overall.

Up Next
The Bulls will compete in the Duplin Women's Team Race this weekend, March 23-24. 

About USF Sailing
The USF sailing program has reached the national finals in 10 of the last 11 years. The Bulls finished in the top 10 during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The sailing team is based out of St. Petersburg and has been led since 2014 by head coach Allison Jolly, a former USA Olympian, 2016 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductee and 2019 U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee.
 
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