Heron sailors finish 13th at Women’s Eastern Semifinals

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The William Smith sailing team finished 13th at the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women's Fleet Race Eastern Semifinals. The regatta was hosted by the University of South Florida on Tampa Bay. Thirty-six teams began competition on Friday in two 18-team semifinals. The top nine in each semifinal advanced to the championship regatta, which starts tomorrow. ABOUT THE REGATTA Racing began on Friday with winds ranging from 8-10 knots from the northeast that built to 10-12 knots. Midday racing was postponed as wind speeds dropped to 2-8 knots. After 2:30 p.m., racing resumed in 13-18 knot winds on flat...