The Radcliffe sailing team outdistanced 12 rivals over the weekend to capture the Sloop Shrew Trophy in the annual two-day Sloop-Shrew Regatta.

Using the wind to a distinct advantage, the sailors raced to an impressive victory on the Charles, taking first place by 13 points. Tufts finished second while Boston University took third.

With Rony Sebok skippering and crew member Ann Skartvedt maneuvering, the Radcliffe "A" boat took an impressive first place victory in its division, as did the Radcliffe "B" boat with Jamie Jenkins skippering and Gail Aidanoff as crew member.

"The win is a pretty good sign that we should do well in the nationals," Sebok said. The nationals will be held later this month.