Seabrook, TX: Lakewood Yacht Club in coordination with the Bay Access Sailing Foundation hosted the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) High School Team Racing Championship May 20-22, 2022.
LYC hosted 12 high school sailing teams from around the country for a heated battle on Clear Lake to have their school's name engraved on the coveted Toby Baker Trophy.
Sailors rotated through 24 boats and completed 66 races on Day 1. Early storms paused the racing the next morning, and mid-day wind shifts were problematic, but racers still enjoyed some on-the-water action. Gold fleet was able to complete one round, but the Silver and Bronze fleets were not able to finish due to decreased breezes in the afternoon.
A trophy presentation took place at the Club Sunday afternoon, where top honors went to Immaculata La Salle High School Royal Lions. The Mater Dei High School Monarchs took 2nd and Severn School Admirals rounded out 3rd Place.
The race committee thanks all the many volunteers and organizers for the time and work dedicated to the regatta and to the umpires who diligently explained calls and non-calls with the competitors.
Lakewood wishes all these young racers luck in their future racing endeavors.
