Andersen earned his first ICSA-All-American honor for his efforts throughout the year sailing primarily in B Division for the Hawks

Andersen earned his first ICSA-All-American honour for his efforts throughout the year, sailing primarily in B Division for the Hawks. A 2011 First Team All-NEISA Selection, Andersen was a key contributor to the Hawks’ championship.

During the year, the sophomore skipper had several strong showings, including a win at B Division at the NEISA Coed Dinghy Championships and third place at the ICSA Coed Dinghy Western Semi Finals.

In the same week, Anderson also skippered the team to lift the Walter C. Wood Memorial Trophy at the APS/ICSA National Championship. That victory was the culmination of three days of racing which included six round robins.

The fourteen top collegiate team race teams in the country, representing the seven districts in the ICSA, gathered to compete for the championship.

The Columbia Gorge Racing Association and the Northwest Intercollegiate Sailing Association organized a great event for the sailors as the regatta hosts. The competitors arrived at the sailing venue to a steady 15-knot breeze and a cool 45 degrees. The sailors hit the water to complete the second round of the Gold Fleet round robin. There was close and exciting racing down to the end. The winds continued to gust in the 20 knot range and each team fought to move on.   The teams’ focus helped them stay in the race and win the event.  The winning team included skippers, Alec Anderson (BVI) and Cy Thompson (St Thomas USVI),

Anderson also skippered the team to lift the Walter C. Wood Memorial Trophy at the APS/ICSA National Championship

In other highlights from the season

POINT JUDITH, R.I. – Roger Williams University Sailors Alec Anderson was recognized by the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) as NEISA Coed Sailor of the Week.

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – For the first time in the history of the program, the Roger Williams University Sailing team is the ranked first in the nation, according to the collegiate rankings as determined by Sailing World.

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams Sailing team’s performance this past weekend was highlighted by a berth to the ICSA Coed Dinghy National Championship after a third-place finish at the ICSA Coed Dinghy Western Semifinals in Long Beach, California.

At “B” Division, Alec Anderson (Tortola, BVI) and Sophie Bellacosa (Winchester, Mass.) finished in third trailing behind Boston College and Yale University. The two finished eighth or better in every race, but a controversial disqualification proved to keep the Hawks from winning the overall title at the regatta. Despite the setback, the team will still represent Roger Williams at Nationals at the end of the month.

HANOVER, N.H. – The Roger Williams University Sailing team competed in the Fowle Trophy hosted by Dartmouth College. With the Hawks finishing in third place at the regatta, the team has now qualified for the ICSA Team Race National Championship.