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The ICSA is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Hall of Fame Competitors Division Awards and the names for the 2024 All-America Teams.

2024 Hall of Fame Competitors Division Award Winners

Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award: Daniel Unangst, U.S. Coast Guard Academy 2024 

College Sailor of the Year - Everett Morris Memorial Trophy: Lachlain McGranahan, Harvard University 2024

Quantum Women’s College Sailor of the Year: Vanessa Lahrkamp, Stanford University 2026

Mitchell M. Brindley Crew of the Year: Marbella Marlo, Harvard University 2024

James Rousmaniere Award for Student Leadership: Natalie Manley, University of Chicago 2024

Brown’s stellar performance during the 2023-2024 season earns them the title as the overall top team in college sailing.

The Leonard M. Fowle Memorial Trophy honors the late Graduate Secretary of the New England District and Executive Vice President of the Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association. Len served in both posts from their creation until his death in 1973 and his devotion to college sailing is without peer. College sailing today had its very beginnings in the organizational ability and personal drive of this one man.

After an emotional two days of racing on the iconic Charles River where sailors contended with the notoriously unpredictable winds, Harvard University emerged victorious, clinching the 2024 Open Fleet Race National Championship. The prestigious event was co-hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.

The first day of the regatta faced challenges with light air conditions causing a delayed start. The morning's inconsistent breeze even forced the abandonment of Race 1A. However, the wind picked up to 5-10 knots East Northeast, allowing ten races to be conducted. Spectators were treated to a nail-biting spectacle as Yale University and Harvard University vied fiercely for the top spot throughout the day. By the end of day one, Yale led with 106 points, closely followed by Harvard with 118 points, and Dartmouth College trailing with 134 points. The intensity of the competition was evident, with teams battling neck and neck at every mark rounding.

After two electrifying days of racing on the Charles River, where sailors faced a variety of challenging wind conditions, Roger Williams University clinched victory in the Western division while Harvard University took first in the Eastern division at the 2024 Open National Semi-Finals. The event was co-hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, setting the stage for intense and competitive sailing.

After two exhilarating days of racing on the iconic Charles River, Stanford University successfully defended their title, clinching the 2024 Women’s Fleet Race National Championship. This triumph follows their previous win at Kings Point in 2023. A special thanks to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University for hosting this year’s thrilling event.

The first day of the championship saw steady winds from the southwest at 5-12 knots, with Stanford taking an early lead, followed by Dartmouth College in second and Yale University in third. However, the second day brought a mix of challenges with shifty conditions and a thunderstorm that caused delays. Once the storm cleared, the wind struggled to settle, but the sailors managed to squeeze in two more races in lighter winds. Dartmouth held onto their second place until the Race 17 when Boston College’s strong finishes—6th in A division and 3rd in B division—propelled them to secure second place overall. Dartmouth finished third with a total of 236 points.

After two days of intense racing on the Charles River, Yale University emerged victorious in the Western division and Stanford University claimed the Eastern division at the 2024 Women’s National Semi-Finals, hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.

The final day of the Semi-Finals presented challenging conditions, with a long postponement while waiting for the breeze to establish from the southwest. On the previous day, the sailors contended with a 4-9 knot easterly wind.

The Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) is excited to announce the start of its eagerly awaited Spring Women's and Open Fleet Race National Championships, scheduled to commence on May 20th, 2024. The prestigious event will open with the College Sailing Women's Semi-Finals Championship, spotlighting the top talents in collegiate women's sailing. Presented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University, this year's championship guarantees a thrilling showcase of skill and competition.