CNU Sailing

This was a year in which the team faced real adversity. So often we hear the coach of a professional team, faced with the loss of a key member say, “Everyone else will simply have to step up their game and make up the difference.” Our Spring 2008 team did exactly that. Matt recovered from the loss of two semesters in which he had afternoon classes. Max, expecting to be a skipper, became Kate’s crew and gave the task his very best effort. Taylor and Lynn continued to improve as a team. Scott, not really ready for competition, took the challenge and made the most of it, eventually posting several bullets. Becca, found an enthusiasm for the team and sailing that is making her a valuable crew and we expect she and Scott to be a pair in the Fall.

I will always think of this team as one with the best attitude and team spirit we have ever seen. With each and every one it was always “the team comes first.”

Matt and Kate, our graduating seniors, will both have a place on our Wall of Honor. Both will be remaining local and we expect them to continue in their support of the team. They are among our best ever.

In the course of the school year we visited Ohio State University, Queens University of Kingston Ontario, College of Charleston, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Georgetown University, Webb Institute, U.S. Military Academy, Hobart/Wm Smith Colleges, University of Maryland, William & Mary, Ocean County College, St. Mary’s College, and Washington College.

We defeated teams from Maryland, Hampton, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Maryland - Baltimore County, Delaware, Princeton, Cornell, Villanova, Ocean County, Loyola, Monmouth, New York Maritime, George Washington, St. John’s, American University, Kings Point, Salisbury, Colgate, Fordham, Queen’s, Webb Institute, Syracuse, Rensselaer, Royal Military College, Rochester, Miami of Ohio, Iowa, Columbia, Drexel, South Florida, Army, Florida, Miami, North Carolina, N.C. State, Ohio University, Providence, Michigan, Michigan State, Owens, Ohio State, Wittenberg, Washington University, Denison, Bowling Green, John Carroll, Penn State, Kenyon, and Rutgers.

A final word of thanks go to those people who helped make the year what it was by sponsoring our events. Bill Saunders from Wachovia Securities of Hampton for the Icefree, Ruth McClintock and the Greater Richmond Sailing Association for the CNU Clinic, and Eddie Hornick of Virginia Road and Bridge Supply for the Grant.

Of course Jim White, our assistant coach, CJ Woollum, our Athletic Director, and the women of the department, Cindy Sutphin, Judy Stenzhorn, and Shanika Ellis are the solid support that keeps us going. Thanks to all.

This year, perhaps more than any other, has reaffirmed for me the value of what we have in the Christopher Newport Sailing Team.

The Spring 2008 Wrap PDF is available here.

— Dan Winters, Head Coach

For this issue of the Christopher Newport Sailing Team Report we are trying a different approach to our review of the season. In the past we have varied between a lot of statistics, pictures and comments. For the Fall of 2007 we will offer a description of the event, its importance to our program, and acknowledging the contributions of the members of the team who sailed. We will also reduce the quality of the pictures slightly to make the report easier to download. By all means, please let us know how you liked this report and pass along any suggestions you may have.

The Fall 2007 Wrap PDF is available here.

— Dan Winters, Head Coach

CNU Sailing Team results for seasons prior to the 2007-2008 academic year are available in PDF format for viewing and download.