News Release, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

NEWPORT, R.I. – St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing competed in the Sperry Women’s National Championship on Thursday (May 23) and Friday (May 24) in Newport, Rhode Island. The Seahawks finished ninth overall, thanks to an eighth place finish in the A Division and an 11th place finish in the B Division.

The host institution, Brown University won the event with a score of 184. St. Mary’s College recorded 307 points for the ninth place finish and finished ahead of nine other teams.

The Seahawks will have a short break as they will compete in the Gill Co-Ed Eastern Semifinals starting on Tuesday, May 28.

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