Sail Away! Sophomore Ella Crew Places Second in VI Regatta

Massive congratulations to VIMSIA sophomore Ella Crew on placing second overall in the VI-Puerto Rico Friendship Day regatta, along with teammate Colton Coffelt of Antilles school, after competing in 15 races over two days. Below, check out photos from the races.

This weekend the sailing team will attend the first off-island regatta in their history, sailing at Lake Norman in the Carolinas. Attending the race is Jackson Auchincloss, Ellis Wisehart, Sofie Kappel, and Santi Brunt. And next weekend Ella Crew, Aurora, Zia, Amelie and Miles Broom are headed to Jensen Beach, Florida for another regatta.

For more, check out this short video by Eric Zucker, featuring gorgeous imagery of the teams at sea:

Ella Crew and sailing partner Colton Coffelt celebrating their victory!

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Lieutenant Governor Roach presented trophies to ELLA and COLTON at the awards ceremony.