Fortunately, the rain stayed away and the only noticeable elements Saturday were morning winds out of the Northeast and a chilly afternoon sea breeze. Sunday witnessed more shifty winds reaching 12 to 18 knots and frequent large gusts, but ultimately Harvard proved adept at handling the open-water conditions.

Indeed, Harvard’s success at the Harbor of Refuge bodes well for next month’s Dinghy Nationals.

“This was an important victory as it is the last regatta of the regular season and was hosted at the site of nationals,” Doyle said.

If Harvard needs any more confirmation that it is one of the best teams in the land after its success during the past two regional regattas, the team can take great pride in the fact that many of its skippers and crew were recently voted among New England’s best.

Among coed skippers, Doyle was voted first, Gill fourth, and Clay Bischoff sixth. Bonney garnered sixth place and Yu seventh among the crew.

“This voting is a tradition in New England and it’s great to see that our sailors are held in high regard by other teams as well,” Doyle said.

Individual accomplishments aside, the Crimson will remain focused on bringing home two national championships in June. Racing will begin June 3-5 with the National Team Racing Championships on the Charles River.