Eckerd Open Sailing team, featuring Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr., secured a strong second-place finish at the Sailpack Oriental Intercollegiate over the weekend. The team's performance saw them finish just nine points behind the top spot, highlighting their competitiveness in the regatta.
Eckerd College demonstrated strength across both divisions, with Vieira and Rodrigues Jr. playing key roles in their success.
Vieira and Tia Soultanakis led the A Division with 38 points, securing a third-place finish in their division. They began the event with a runner-up finish in the first race and followed it up with a victory in the third race. The pair added two more top-five finishes, showcasing their consistency.
Rodrigues Jr. and Avery Guck posted 34 points in the B Division, also finishing third in their division. They started with a third-place finish and secured a victory in race No. 2. The duo then added four more top-three finishes, contributing significantly to the team's overall score.
Eckerd College's performance at the Sailpack Oriental Intercollegiate was a strong showing, with Vieira and Rodrigues Jr. leading their respective divisions to podium finishes. The team's overall second-place result demonstrates their competitiveness and skill on the water.
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