Harvard Sailing team currently sits in a tie for third place following day one of the 2025 ICSA Women’s Team Race National Championship, held in Cranston, R.I. The team, seeded fourth, navigated challenging windy conditions, finishing the day with a record of 6-3. Key contributions came from skippers Cordelia Burn, Kate Danielson, and Zoey Ziskind, alongside crew members Margo Silliman, Amelie Zucker, Kennedy Leehealey, and Peyton Hadfield. Despite a strong start against teams like Georgetown and Cornell, they faced setbacks against Yale and Stanford. As the second day approaches, Harvard aims to secure their position against competitors Dartmouth and Brown.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard Sailing Team's record: 6 wins, 3 losses
  • Current standings: tied for third place with Tulane
  • Yale leads with an undefeated 9-0 record; Stanford follows at 8-0
Yes, But

While Harvard's performance looks promising, the two losses to Yale and Dartmouth highlight vulnerabilities that could hinder their progress in the championship. Other teams, like Dartmouth, are closely contesting, only one win behind Harvard and Tulane.

State of Play
  • Windy conditions forced an early end to the first day of competition.
  • Round 1 will resume with crucial matchups against Dartmouth and Brown.
  • Top six teams will advance, with a champion to be crowned at the end of the event.
What's Next

As Harvard prepares for the next rounds on Monday, their ability to rebound from setbacks will be crucial. Success would mean moving into the next stage of the championship, where they will compete for the national title against top contenders.

Bottom Line

To stay competitive and aim for a national championship, Harvard Sailing must address recent performance dips while leveraging their early successes in upcoming matches.