The 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Severn Sailing Association (SSA) in Annapolis, Maryland, was a thrilling display of tactical skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit. This prestigious event brought together top sailors from across the nation, all vying for the coveted George R. Hinman Trophy.
24 teams of 6 sailors each convened in Annapolis to test their talents against the best team racers in the nation.
Over the course of the regatta, teams competed in a Swiss League format with 220 races on the first two days. Light to moderate breeze from the Southeast greeted competitors on the first two days and on the final day, a very light Westerly prevailed, cutting down on the number of races able to be sailed on the ultimate day.
The competition was fierce, with sailors navigating a variation of conditions, making every race a true test of strategy and coordination.
In the end, Los Huevos emerged victorious for the second year in a row, showcasing exceptional boat handling, quick decision-making, and seamless communication.
“Super grateful for the way the regatta ended up,” said Mitchell Callahan. “Grateful to the other five people on this team and to our parents and our many coaches along the way.”
Results:
- Los Huevos – Justin Callahan, Marbella Marlo, Mitchell Callahan, Sara Schumann, Lachlain McGranahan, Libby Redmond
- Rock City Cruising Club – Shawn Harvey, Graceann Nicolosi, Sean Segerblom, Caroline Teare, Teddy Nicolosi, Anisha Arcot
- Jet Lag – Mateo Vargas, Samantha Steele, Kevin Laube, Yuri Namikawa, Oliver Toole, Sabrina Anderson
- Doomsday – Spencer Cartwright, Sonia Lingos-Utley, Colin Merrick, Claire Buckley, Mackenzie Bryan, Michaela O’donnell
“We’ve been lucky enough to sail at school together the past few years,” said Lachlain McGranahan of Los Huevos. “We’ve been sailing together for a long time now and we just enjoy doing it.”
“The competitors were awesome and we learned a lot from each other,” said Sara Schumann.
The event featured a two-day livestream with coverage provided by GoPro, the Official Action Camera of US Sailing and presenting partner of the US Team Racing Championship Livestream. Annapolis local, Ashley Love, gave live commentary, with numerous guests, including US Sailing’s Youth Programs Associate, Whitney Kent, SSA member, Arthur Blodgett, Event Chair, Lisa Pline, and many regatta competitors, volunteers, and officials.
Off the water, competitors enjoyed socializing at beautiful Severn Sailing Association, while enjoying complimentary Black Seal Rum and Ginger Beer from Goslings, including the brand-new peach flavor, to make the famous Dark ‘n Stormy. Sailors were gifted custom event hats from Goslings, as well as event-branded dry bags from Gill.
US Sailing would like to thank Severn Sailing Association for hosting a fantastic event, and local sponsors, Day Sailer Fleet One Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association, Lightning Annapolis Fleet, Snipe Annapolis Fleet, SpinSheet Magazine, Zim Sailing, and Navy Sailing for their support of the 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship.
The 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship not only highlighted the high level of talent in American team racing, but also reinforced the importance of teamwork in achieving success on the water. Sailors and spectators alike left the event with a renewed appreciation for the excitement and camaraderie that team racing brings to the sport.
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