Harvard's victory was also due to its versatility in maneuvering different yacht models. On Saturday, all Division A teams raced in the TECHF models, which were actually custom designed by MIT. On Sunday, they were required to switch to more traditional FJs. Conversely, Division B was in FJs on Saturday and TECHFs on Sunday. While Harvard's team showed no inconsistency in either model of boats, Tufts' A squad struggled in the FJs on Sunday, and as a result they were overtaken by the Crimson in the final standings.

For Freshman Bonney, winning the regatta was especially exciting. Bonney has only been sailing for two months, but she has shown exceptional promise as the second man, known as the crew position, in double-handed racing. For the past few weeks, she has practiced with fellow freshman Shawn Doyle, and she was given the nod to sail as Strothman's crew for the Horn Regatta.

"I have learned so much in a such a short time; our team has really talented upperclassmen, and they provide such great motivation to perform at their level," Bonney said. "I was honored to be a part of this regatta."

Bonney's emergence on the team is following in the footsteps of another accomplished female sailor, Sally Berens. Berens, who graduated last year, came in her freshman year with no experience and quickly became skilled at the crew position. By her senior year, Berens was an All-American.

"The sailing team provides a rare opportunity for novice athletes to make great accomplishments in the sport," Fox said. "Our team is such this year that our freshman are enjoying a great learning atmosphere out there on the water."

After this fantastic weekend of Regattas, the co-ed team is looking forward to their ACCs, which will be held at Old Dominion in Virginia. All of the fall regattas are a prelude to the climactic Co-ed Nationals, which will take place in the spring portion of the sailing season.