Navy claims title, places two in top five at MAISA championship (Fanchi '30 and Dominguez '27)
Published on October 6, 2026
MIDN 4/C Cole Fanchi '30 captured the Carl Van Duyne MAISA Open Singlehanded Championship 3-4 October in Whitehall Bay, clinching the regatta title by winning the final race and earning MAISA's automatic qualifying berth to the ICSA Open Singlehanded National Championship. Fellow Navy teammate MIDN 1/C Spencer Dominguez '27 also posted a strong finish, placing fifth overall in the 31-sailor field. Fourteen races were completed over two days of competition in varying wind conditions. Navy sailors remained among the fleet leaders throughout the regatta, showcasing the program's depth and talent while competing on their home waters. Fanchi's victory capped an impressive weekend for the midshipmen sailing team.
BZ '27 and '30!