Tulane University’s sailing success in both co-ed and women’s divisions has been constant over the past few years. With the Atlantic Coast Championship finals just beginning, Tulane needs all the momentum they can to continue this trend.  

In the ACC finals on the waters of Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland last week, the Green Wave finished sixth out of 18 teams that competed in the Women’s ACC Finals, and finished eight out of the 18 teams competing for the Nevin’s Trophy. With the help of Ava Anderson and Ella May Corckran, the Green Wave scored second, with 106 points in the B division. The Green Wave wants to continue to succeed in Massachusetts for the Open ACC Finals next week, followed by the Oberg Fleet Race on Oct. 19-20.  

Tulane is predicted to do extremely well in the event after winning Round 1B of the ACC, due to strong performances by first-years Christian Ebbin and Sabrina Anderson, giving the Green Wave its “fourth Regatta victory of the fall.” Fans and experts have high hopes for the Green Wave in the upcoming ACC finals, after defeating Harvard University last week, which is among the top competitors in the co-ed sailing world.  

“We have very high hopes for both events in Boston after coming off the win from the first round of the ACC,” sophomore sailor Mira Herlihy said when asked about the team’s mindset going into the finals. She admitted that “[the competition] will be tough on the Charles [River], but we have been training hard and are proud of the effort we have put in.” Hopefully this mindset can continue, and Tulane can bring home another trophy to New Orleans.