MMAMom2011

GOOD NEWS! A new Dinghy Sailing team coach has been hired. He is the former coach of SUNY and we are hearing good things about him. At the first meeting of the Mids, there was a record turnout of interested sailors.

A fresh start? Here's hoping!

deepsea

Just to clarify- We are in the process of hiring a new dinghy coach, and are currently going through the government hiring process. Until that is completed we will not be able to announce the new coach. We are hopefull that the process will be completed in the next few weeks and have high hopes for the team this season.

jasperdog

So answer to the first question "Is anyone worried about the state of KP's Intercollegiate Sailing Team" Short answer yes, alot of folks have been giving Cdr Gasoriak (Sailing Master) and Coach Dominique (Director of Intercolligiate Programs at the Waterfront) solicited and unsolicited advice. The USMMA Sailing Foundation, which is speperate but affiliated with the Alumni Association has been working with the Sailing master and others at the Academy to implement a lot of mandated changes and the ripples seem to just be settling. That said alot of us Waterfront Friends and Family remember the "glory years" mid 70's through late 90's when KP regularly was a top 10 ranked intercolligiate sailing program with a host of all-americans and we are all dedicated to and supportive of Chris Gasoriak's efforts to rejuvinate the program's winning ways.

Yes Chris posted on the Waterfront blog this past spring that the Dinghy Coach Matt Allen is/was leaving. Chris and Rick Dominique to my second hand knowledge have been actively seeking the right coach for the program. As you might imagine because of all the focus on the waterfront, but also because extra-curriculars must remain secondary to Academics and the Regiment, and the extreme limitations on recuruiting, coaching any sport at KP to success takes a special individual.

There will be all three sailing teams mentioned by deepsea, as well as the Power Squadron and the Crew Team.

Glenn66 from the description it sounds like you talked to Coach Ralf Seitz, one of the foremost offshore sailors (America'sCups, etc.) in the world. Mr. Seitz was the offshore coach, my understanding is he is still at the academy and actively involved as part of the Sailing Foundation but may have a new title/position.

Go Mariniers - BEAT COAST GUARD (at pretty much everything please after all ACTA NON VERBA)

MMAMom2011

Jasper - thank you for your insightful, valuable comments; especially the challenge of coaching Mids who must prioritize their incredibly demanding academic & regiment obligations. Touche. I have witnessed my DS as he struggled in his decision to miss practice because of a "do-or-die" exam - even just homework load. Beyond that, IMO, there was a morale issue amongst the Mids which was a direct result of the former leadership. My understanding was that most Mids had resigned from the team as a result of this moreso than workload demands - the latter just putting them over the top. It is neither here nor there as new blood was absolutely needed and now on its way. With this will come renewed energy amongst the experienced sailors and renewed interest amongst the regiment and incoming plebes ~ a sure recipe to success or, at the very least, improvement. To kick it off, I would love to see the Waterfront page Dinghy Sailing team website updated which hasn't been done in 3-4 years. PM me if I can help.

jasperdog

MMAMom2011: I too would love to see the page updated, I'm just a parent like you, who also happens to be an Alum that sailed. Maybe you could email Cdr Gasoriak, I believe he is the owner of the Waterfront Blog and might appreciate some help.

deepsea

Working on it- we are a little thin on staff right now, and given the choice between spending time on the water with the mids and updating the web page......you can imagine where we end up. The blog is much easier, and has been incredibly successful, so that's where most of the "news" ends up. I spent some time yesterday updating the Offshore section of the Web page, but any major updates will have to wait till winter.

doktrmom

Thanks deepsea for the proper priorities.

MMAMom2011

As I said in my previous post, please let us know how you need help... there are many of us who are ready, willing & able. We know this transition must be sticky and are here to support you. I always thought that a Parents Waterfront Association might be in order for that very purpose.

Getting excellent feedback on the team's first week. So kudos to you and your colleagues deepsea for all that you do in working with these kids. The Mids are enthused, motivated and enjoying the drills = looks like a great season ahead. Go KP!

KP2011

I agree with MMAMom2011, there are many parents and friends who are willing, able and anxious to help get the team back on their feet. Please don't hesitate to ask. I'm certain that the staff, coaches and team will be overwhelmed with the response.

MMAMom2011

The dinghy team is doing VERY well!! They placed THIRD overall last weekend at the Fall Open at Cornell University. Check out the results below. Congratulations and GO KP!!

Cornell Fall Open
Sept. 12-13, 2009 • Ithaca, N.Y.

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A B TOT
1. Hobart & William Smith 25 20 45
2. Fordham 24 53 77
3. Kings Point 57 36 93
4. Cornell 1 50 44 94
5. Colgate 59 68 127
6. Cornell 2 80 80 160
7. OCC 100 77 177
8. Columbia 103 101 204
9. Hamilton 106 104 210
10. Rochester 114 121 235
11. Webb 153 126 279
12. Monmouth 123 165 288
13. Army 115 177 292
14. RIT 181 139 320
15. RMC 172 155 327
16. Stevens 173 167 340
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A division = 12 Races TOT
1. Fordham 24 Carl Shorett'10
Ryann Hall '11
2. HWS 25 John Sampson'10
Rebecca Liggins'13
3. Cornell 1 50 Blair Davis '10
Della Bradt '13
4. Kings Point 57 Pat Reilly'11
Casey Gilmore'10
5. Colgate 59 Scott Layton'11
6. Cornell 2 80 Ali Love'11,Alden Sonnenfeldt'13
Alexandra Gensemer'13, Erin Ahle'13
7. OCC 100 Bradford Wright '10
Jamie Wasco '10
8. Columbia 103 John Croll '12
Amanda Sanramaria '11
9. Hamilton 106 Julie Webster'11
Mike Bigwood '10
10. Rochester 114 Geoff Williams'11
Phillip Sellstrom'13
11. Army 115 Alex Lovo
Ed Hudels
12. Monmouth 123 Rachel Bennung'12
Karly Condon'10
13. Webb 153 Doug Zangne'13
Michael LeRose
14. RMC 172 Marc Flynn'12
Emma Lunde'12
15. Stevens 173 Peter McCauley'11
Matthew Gordon'10
16. RIT 181 Blake Howell'12, Brian Moses'13
Amy Hangren, Chelsea Latlan
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B division = 12 Races TOT
1. HWS 20 Austen Anderson'12
Bridget Nanning'13
2. Kings Point 36 Dan Liberty'12
Eleanor Rugers '11
3. Cornell 1 44 Hillary Paulsen'13, Vincent Andrews'11
Cecilia Walker'10, Allie Gardiner'10
4. Fordham 53 Graham Gardner'11
Sarah McKar'12
5. Colgate 68 Mike Dinneen'11. Adrian Mason'10
Andrea Liptack '12, Ellie Hallett '12
6. OCC 77 Tyler Kennedy'11, Holden Muehleisen'10
Sarah Salter'10, Autumn Hoover'11
7. Cornell 2 80 Geoff'10, Juan Forrer'13
Robbie Habig '13, Emma Lejeume '13
8. Columbia 101 David Coplon '12
Liz Williams '10
9. Hamilton 104 John Watkins'10
Ellie Myers'12, Jema Semem'11, Kate Adams'12
10. Rochester 121 Nick Troche'11
Jess King'10
11. Webb 126 Doug Slocum'10
Collin Spillame'13
12. RIT 139 Nathan Folcher'13
John Handler'13, Chelsea Latham'12
13. RMC 155 Alex Madularu'11
Alex Warren'
14. Monmouth 165 Christian Ried '10
Rachel Leedy '12
15. Stevens 167 Sean Incantalupo'12
Ben LaCaue'11
16. Army 177 Ray Grantham'12
Charles Briseno'12
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOT
1
HWS A 1 1 1 2 3 1 4 3 2 5 1 1 25
B 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 20
2 4 6 10 15 18 24 28 33 39 43 45 45
2
Fordham A 2 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 24
B 6 2 6 4 5 6 4 2 1 4 5 8 53
8 12 20 25 32 41 47 51 55 60 67 77 77
3
Kings Point A 3 6 3 3 1 4 5 6 7 9 5 5 57
B 7 3 3 7 1 1 1 3 4 3 1 2 36
10 19 25 35 37 42 48 57 68 80 86 93 93
4
Cornell 1 A 5 7 6 6 4 2 1 5 4 3 3 4 50
B 8 5 2 1 4 3 5 7 2 2 2 3 44
13 25 33 40 48 53 59 71 77 82 87 94 94
5
Colgate A 6 3 4 5 5 6 9 1 1 2 8 9 59
B 5 6 5 3 3 4 3 6 6 8 9 10 68
11 20 29 37 45 55 67 74 81 91 108 127 127
6
Cornell 2 A 4 9 7 9 11 8 3 12 6 4 4 3 80
B 2 7 8 6 9 8 7 10 5 9 4 5 80
6 22 37 52 72 88 98 120 131 144 152 160 160
7
OCC A 8 8 5 8 6 9 10 9 9 6 10 12 100
B 4 4 7 5 DNF 5 6 4 8 6 7 4 77
12 24 36 49 72 86 102 115 132 144 161 177 177
8
Columbia A 11 13 10 10 10 11 7 4 8 7 6 6 103
B 9 9 12 10 7 7 8 13 7 5 8 6 101
20 42 64 84 101 119 134 151 166 178 192 204 204
9
Hamilton A 13 12 9 7 7 13 6 8 5 12 7 7 106
B 12 10 4 12 8 14 9 5 10 7 6 7 104
25 47 60 79 94 121 136 149 164 183 196 210 210
10
Rochester A DNS 4 8 4 9 5 OCS 10 11 8 11 10 114
B 3 11 13 13 6 9 11 8 12 12 12 11 121
20 35 56 73 88 102 130 148 171 191 214 235 235
11
Webb A 7 11 15 12 15 12 14 13 14 13 14 13 153
B 10 8 10 11 11 11 12 9 11 10 11 12 126
17 36 61 84 110 133 159 181 206 229 254 279 279
12
Monmouth A 9 10 11 13 8 10 11 7 10 11 12 11 123
B 15 14 16 14 15 13 10 11 13 16 14 14 165
24 48 75 102 125 148 169 187 210 237 263 288 288
13
Army A 10 5 12 11 12 7 8 11 12 10 9 8 115
B 16 15 11 15 14 12 16 16 16 14 16 16 177
26 46 69 95 121 140 164 191 219 243 268 292 292
14
RIT A 15 16 13 14 16 15 15 16 15 16 16 14 181
B 11 16 14 8 12 10 14 15 9 11 10 9 139
26 58 85 107 135 160 189 220 244 271 297 320 320
15
RMC A 12 14 14 15 14 16 13 14 13 15 15 DNS 172
B 14 13 9 9 10 16 13 14 14 15 13 15 155
26 53 76 100 124 156 182 210 237 267 295 327 327
16
Stevens A 14 15 16 16 13 14 12 15 16 14 13 15 173
B 13 12 15 16 13 15 15 12 15 13 15 13 167
27 54 85 117 143 172 199 226 257 284 312 340 340
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WINNING TEAM : Hobart WS
John Sampson'10
Rebecca Liggins'13
Austen Anderson'12
Bridget Nanning'13

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zonker

Great jobs Midshipmen!
Sorry we didn't see you at Parents weekend, but looks like you were busy doing Kings Point proud.
Best of luck, keep it up!

MMAMom2011

KINGS POINT DINGHY TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE at CONFERENCE REGATTA

Winning Team
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Mariners
Casey Gilmore '10
Sara Mock '10
Nick Aswad '11
Kevin Reilly '11
Gary Herring '12

Scores in Divisions
Team A B TOT
1 Kings Point Mariners 78 28 106
2 Hobart & William Sm Statesmen 40 76 116
3 Navy Midshipmen 60 74 134
4 Kings Point Mariners 2 83 61 144
5 Old Dominion Monarchs 99 85 184
6 NY Maritime Privateers 100 109 209
7 Fordham Fordham 120 124 244
8 Cornell Big Red 146 111 257
9 Pennsylvania Quakers 80 189 269
10 Colgate Colgate 172 197 369
11 Drexel Drexel 180 207 387
12 Washington College Varsity 237 153 390
13 George Washington George Washington 220 205 425
14 Princeton Tigers 270 178 448
15 American American 163 336 499
16 Columbia Columbia 265 284 549
17 Monmouth Monmouth 259 300 559
18 Webb Institute Webb Institute 297 272 569
19 Skidmore Skidmore 305 288 593
20 Rochester Rochester 314 305 619

Saturday: A windy day at Kings Point! Sailors were greeted with south winds at 15-20 knots that slowly built to over 20 by the early afternoon. A-division began the day in FJs and B in 420s, but FJs stayed ashore after lunch and only one fleet remained on the water throughout the day. 8 races were completed per division with 1 protest and 1 breakdown.
Sunday: A gorgeous fall day for sailing, with northwest winds slowly going north throughout the day and dying. 8 races were completed per division in conditions ranging from 15 knots to 6 knots. 1 protest was filed resulting in a DSQ from race 16B.
Army was a no-show and American (incomplete team) and Rochester (leaving early) also received no-shows.
Many thanks are due to the Kings Point Sailing Team for their outstanding work in running the regatta!

MMAMom2011

And....congratulations to Coach Blaine Pedlow who in his first year is bringing renewed synergy and team spirit = success to the dinghy team.