<p>New London, CT–(10/12/08)–The Coast Guard Academy Intercollegiate Sailing Team won the silver fleet and finished 7th overall at the Hap Moore Trophy Team Race hosted by CGA this past weekend. 11 teams from both NEISA and MAISA traveled to New London to compete in this team race intersectional. Sailors were treated to beautiful weather and great seabreeze both afternoons which allowed for 80 races to be completed throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>When the first round robin was completed, the teams were divided into Gold and Silver divisions. After losing some very close races in the opening round robin, Coast Guard found themselves in the Silver division. The Bears sailed well versus the rest of the field in the silver division and it came down to the last race with MIT to decide who would finish first. The last race was a battle all the way around the racecourse but Coast Guard was just able to squeeze out the win. Sailing for the Bears were Sam Ingham '11, Ian Oviatt '10, Jon Duffett '11, Kirstin Haas '10, Jenn Hom '09, and Tanya Cuprak '11.</p>