Sailing finishes fourth at home regatta

ST. PETERSBURG – The Eckerd sailing team competed at the SAISA Open Top 6 Invite over the weekend, finishing fourth out of six teams. On Saturday, the Tritons prepared for a full day of racing at the Doyle Sailing Center, but shifting winds created challenging conditions throughout the day. The breeze began at 4-6 knots out of the northwest before fluctuating between the northwest and east. After several attempts to begin racing, sailors were sent in for a lunch break due to the unstable conditions. Racing resumed around 1 p.m. as the breeze strengthened to 5-9 knots out of the...