College of Charleston sailing made a strong showing at the ICSA Singlehanded National Championship in New York, with Tommy Kraak earning an impressive second-place finish in the Open division. The Cougars sent a pair of sailors to both the open and women’s national competitions on Saturday, November 7.
Kraak’s runner-up result headlined a solid weekend for the program. Teammate Will Rucker also competed in the Open Singlehanded National Championship, finishing in 14th place. On the women’s side, Isabella Shakespeare placed 11th while Ashley Alfortish secured a 15th-place finish at the ICSA Women’s Singlehanded National Championship.
The results cap off a productive stretch for the College of Charleston sailing team as they now look ahead to close out their fall schedule. The Cougars will compete at the ICSA Match Race National Championship and the Seattle Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta on November 14 and 15, providing two more opportunities to make their mark before the fall season wraps up.
With consistent performances across both the open and women’s divisions, the College of Charleston program continues to demonstrate depth and competitiveness on the national stage heading into the final events of the season.
