Nov 5, 2023 @ 18:38:10 EST
Day 1 of MCSA Open Fall Championship began with an early morning postponement. A Fleet attempted a race but wind dropped to 0.0 knots and races were abandoned.
After lunch, the weather cooperated, with breeze ranging from the North - Northwest, 6 to 15.6 knots, with the average wind speed around 8. Race committee was complimentary of teams' sportsmanship on the water. Sailors were competitive, with one general and a few individual recalls, however each team turned back to clear themselves. RC stayed on top of the shifts and set a great course right off the docks.
We ended Day 1 with four races for A fleet and four races for B fleet.
Regatta photos available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/188525652@N03/albums/72177720312442778/with/53308897731/
Another postponement to start Day 2 was followed by a great day on Lake Macatawa. The course was set east of the yacht club, with each rotation consisting of a W4 and W3.
Average wind speed was 7 knots with gusts to 15.6. Four races were completed for each fleet and teams were off the water by 3pm.
Congratulations to our champions (1st, 2nd, 3rd): Overall: Wisconsin (Badgers 1), Saint Thomas, Northwestern A Fleet: Wisconsin (Badgers 1), Indiana University, Wisconsin (Badgers 2) B Fleet: Saint Thomas, Wisconsin (Badgers 1), Purdue
Many thanks to the MBJA and MCSA team of volunteers and staff, including our PRO (Scott & Lisa Corder), Race Committee (Christina & Michael Norris, Doug & Julie Petter, Dale Gort), Safety Boats (Hannah, Carly & high school/college sailors) and fantastic food & facilities (Marie Mell Colville, Matt & the MBYC Dock Staff). OA/MCSA Representative was MCSA Commissioner Libby Reeg.
Regatta photos available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/188525652@N03/albums/72177720312442778/with/53308897731/
| School | Team | A | B | TOT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | University of Wisconsin | Badgers 1 | 36 | 32 | 68 | |||
| 2 |  | University of Saint Thomas | Tommies | 44 | 28 | 72 | |||
| 3 |  | Northwestern University | Wildcats | 50 | 49 | 99 | |||
| 4 |  | Indiana University | Hoosiers | 39 | 62 | 101 | |||
| 5 |  | University of Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | 61 | 41 | 102 | |||
| 6 | | University of Wisconsin | Badgers 2 | 44 | 64 | 108 | |||
| * | 7 |  | Purdue University | Boilermakers | 75 | 35 | 110 | ||
| * | 8 |  | University of Chicago | Maroons | 51 | 59 | 110 | ||
| 9 |  | Marquette University | Golden Eagles | 80 | 48 | 128 | |||
| 10 |  | University of Michigan | Wolverines | 73 | 61 | 134 | |||
| 11 |  | Michigan Technological University | Husky One | 77 | 68 | 145 | |||
| 12 |  | Michigan State University | Spartans | 60 | 87 | 147 | |||
| 13 |  | Hillsdale College | Chargers | 76 | 96 | 172 | |||
| 14 |  | Ohio State University | Buckeyes | 91 | 112 | 203 | |||
| 15 |  | University of Illinois | Illini | 100 | 118 | 218 |
| Sym. | Explanation |
|---|---|
| * | Head-to-head tiebreaker |
The following chart shows the relative rank of the teams as of the race indicated. Note that the races are ordered by number, then division, which may not represent the order in which the races were actually sailed.
The first place team as of a given race will always be at the top of the chart. The spacing from one team to the next shows relative gains/losses made from one race to the next. You may hover over the data points to display the total score as of that race.
