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USF Bulls Head to Charleston for SAISA Women’s Top 9
September 17, 2026 | Women's Sailing
USF Sailing gets ready to compete in Charleston against the top 9 women’s teams of the SAISA conference
TAMPA, FLA. (SEPT. 17, 2026) – South Florida Women's Sailing travels to South Carolina this weekend to compete against the top teams in the conference in the SAISA Top 9 event.
The Bulls will compete against teams from Jacksonville University, Rollins College, NC State, Florida State, Florida, Miami, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and host Charleston.
Skippers Ghislaine van Empel and Kailey Warrior sail their senior season with new freshman crews of Carlin Fretwell and Milly Branflick and alternates Grace Jones and Dita Carlsen.
"I look forward to getting to know my new crew and becoming a highly competitive team this season," Van Empel said.
Setting The Stage:
The team had a successful season opener in Miami and St. Petersburg, with van Empel winning three out of the last four races and finishing third overall. The home event was a good experience for USF sailors, with a lot of learning moments.
Home Sailing Attendance:
Attendance at USF sailing events is free. USF home sailing events are held at the Haney Landing Sailing Center on the University of South Florida campus.
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To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Sailing news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
About USF Sailing
The USF sailing program won a SAISA conference championship in 2025 and has reached the national finals in 13 of the last 14 years. The Bulls finished in the top 10 during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The sailing team, which has won eight SAISA conference titles, was formed in 1997 and is based out of St. Petersburg. The program has been led since 2004 by head coach Allison Jolly. One of the most successful women in U.S. national sailing history, Jolly is a former USA Olympian and Gold Medalist (1988), a 2016 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and a 2019 U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee.
– #GoBulls –
The Bulls will compete against teams from Jacksonville University, Rollins College, NC State, Florida State, Florida, Miami, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and host Charleston.
Skippers Ghislaine van Empel and Kailey Warrior sail their senior season with new freshman crews of Carlin Fretwell and Milly Branflick and alternates Grace Jones and Dita Carlsen.
"I look forward to getting to know my new crew and becoming a highly competitive team this season," Van Empel said.
Setting The Stage:
The team had a successful season opener in Miami and St. Petersburg, with van Empel winning three out of the last four races and finishing third overall. The home event was a good experience for USF sailors, with a lot of learning moments.
Home Sailing Attendance:
Attendance at USF sailing events is free. USF home sailing events are held at the Haney Landing Sailing Center on the University of South Florida campus.
Follow us:
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Sailing news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
About USF Sailing
The USF sailing program won a SAISA conference championship in 2025 and has reached the national finals in 13 of the last 14 years. The Bulls finished in the top 10 during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The sailing team, which has won eight SAISA conference titles, was formed in 1997 and is based out of St. Petersburg. The program has been led since 2004 by head coach Allison Jolly. One of the most successful women in U.S. national sailing history, Jolly is a former USA Olympian and Gold Medalist (1988), a 2016 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and a 2019 U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee.
– #GoBulls –
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