CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rollins competed at the Mendelblatt Open Team Race this weekend, racing 420s and FJs in a team scoring format. Saturday's 7–12 knot northerly on Crab Bank provided a full day of competition, allowing the regatta to be completed in one day as no racing was held Sunday. The Tars finished fourth overall with a 5–7 record.
Rollins opened the day strong with wins over South Florida and Palm Beach Atlantic, taking the first matchup 1-3-4 and the second 1-2-5. After dropping three straight contests, the Tars responded with victories over Miami (2-3-5) and Clemson (1-2-5). Following a loss to Florida State (3-4-5), Rollins closed the round robin with a win over NC State (1-2-4).
The 5–4 round robin performance earned the Tars a berth in the final four, where they were edged by Charleston (2-4-5), Jacksonville (1-2-5), and Eckerd (1-5-6).
Rollins maintained a consistent rotation throughout the event.
Annie Samis (skipper) and
Adelaide Matzky (crew) returned as a steady pairing for the second straight weekend.
Milo Miller skippered alongside
Margaret Burnham as crew, while
Caleb Kinnear helmed the third boat with
Mollie Wood as crew.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Rollins also competed at the Halifax River Invitational, hosted by Embry-Riddle. The fundamental regatta featured FJs in a two-division scoring format, with eight races completed.
The Tars finished second overall with 42 total points (27 in A Division, 15 in B), trailing only Jacksonville.
In B Division,
Shay Bridge (skipper) and
Soleil Aurignac (crew) turned in a dominant performance, finishing inside the top five in every race and stringing together five consecutive wins from races three through seven.
In A Division,
Jack Adderley (skipper) and
Alexander Goldsmith (crew) recorded seven top-five finishes, highlighted by a race win in race four.
The Tars return to the water next weekend, March 7, for the Old Florida Trophy in Gainesville and the Jen Harris Women's Team Race hosted by Navy in Annapolis, Maryland.
