Mitchell Sailing Hosts Inaugural Thames River Regatta

NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Mitchell College sailing team hosted Connecticut College and Coast Guard at the inaugural Thames River Regatta on Thursday afternoon off the docks of the Mitchell College Sailing Center.

With the threat of heavy winds and thunderstorms looming--but never materializing--the three teams all sailed short courses with a rotation of skipper and crew after each race. Conn College dominated the racing with five first-place finishes out of six races. Coast Guard, which racked up five second-place finishes at the event, placed second overall. Mitchell finished third but took home a first-place finish in one race.

The Camels, who took the Thames River Trophy back to their campus, were led by skipper IG Schottlaender with crew Mae Lortie in A Division, and skipper Lindsey Press with crew Lucy Wallace in B Division.

The lone race that wasn't won by Conn College was captured by the Mariners. Skipper Alex Hering with crew Lindsay Ware took first place in the fourth race of the afternoon.

After the race the teams ate together, socialized, and then with appreciative thanks to the hosts, headed back to their respective New London campuses.

"All in all, it was a great success," said Mitchell head coach Bill Furgueson. "I'd like to thank both Conn College and Coast Guard for taking part in this event, and hopefully it can grow and become an annual tradition."