ISSA News

PCISA Cardinal Regatta is now the PCISA Golden Bear Regatta

The 2011 Lawrence A White Trophy Regatta was hosted by the US Coast Guard Academy. Going into the last race in each division Mercy McQuaid and Minnetonka were one point apart. Mercy McQuaid's Nick Sertl and Maryn Connon finished second to seal the victory for the Rochester, NY High School.

The 2011 SAISA Great Oaks qualifier was hosted by the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, on October 1. Congratulations to Tampa Jesuit on the win, followed closely by Shorecrest. Ransom Everglades, Lincoln Park, Sarasota Military, and St Croix Country Day were 3rd through 6th, with the top 6 teams qualifying for the Great Oaks Regatta in New Orleans.

Summit High School Wins PCC's, CDM, NHHS and PLHS also advance to nationals

Clearwater Yacht Club hosted the SAISA Single-handed District Championship & Qualifier for the ISSA National Single-handed Championship for the Cressy Trophy. David Billing, Regatta Chairman, organized the event which launched at the great facilities of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center, and raced in the Gulf of Mexico off Clearwater Beach. John Ardolino was the PRO and Ann Newton the Chief Judge.

You know it was a great event when the entire fleet comes off the water with smiles on their faces.  Racing was very competitive and most definitely entertaining to watch.