Sailing Claims Runner-Up Spot at Open Atlantic Coast Championship

Saturday, October 24

Boston College

Norman Reid Team Race

Photo by: Dave Curtis

October 25, 2026 | Sailing

Eagles look ahead to another three-regatta weekend

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College Sailing team recorded a second-place finish at the Open Atlantic Coast Championship. The Eagles also fielded squads at the Norman Reid Team Race and the Lane Trophy Team Race over the weekend.

At the Open Atlantic Coast Championship hosted by Brown, the Eagles earned an impressive second-place finish with 113 total points. Division A led the charge, with skipper Alex Lech and crew Lanie Ferrarone capturing second place in their division with 50 points. Division B was held down by skipper Cody Roe and crew Brooke Bergendahl, who secured fifth place with 63 points to lock in BC's runner-up spot overall.

On Dorchester Bay, the Eagles hosted the Norman Reid Team Race, finishing in fifth place with a 3-7 record through a double round robin. The Eagles' lineup featured skippers Kylie Craig, James O'Gwen, and Sophie Niemann alongside crews Damien Bocan and Madeline Torrey. They earned wins over Harvard, Boston University and Brown

Open Atlantic Coast Championship (2nd of 18 Teams)
Skippers: Alex Lech (A) and Cody Roe (B)
Crews: Lanie Ferrarone (A) and Brooke Bergendahl (B)

Norman Reid Team Race (5th of 6 Teams)
Skippers: Kylie Craig, James O'Gwen, and Sophie Niemann
Crews: Damien Bocan and Madeline Torrey