[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10188]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND SAILING TEAM

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the St. Mary's 
College of Maryland Varsity Sailing Team on winning the Inter-
Collegiate Sailing Association's Team Race National Championship. This 
year's event was held May 29-31 on Lake Mendota in Madison, WI.
  Unlike traditional fleet sailing, the team race event pits three 
boats against three boats. This event is often described as ``chess on 
water'' as sailors use unconventional tactics like slowing down and 
trapping their opponents to help teammates who are trailing to catch 
up. To win a race, the team of three must have a winning combination of 
finishes which total 10 points or fewer.
  In the first round of competition, in which each team competes in six 
races, the Seahawks went undefeated in Group 1. In the second round 
among the top eight teams, the Seahawks had the best record with 11 
wins and three losses. At the end of final round of the four winningest 
teams, the Seahawks went one and two, had a final record of 12 wins and 
5 losses, and won the event.
  I want to extend my congratulations to the following members of the 
Varsity Sailing Team who competed in this event: Ted Hale, Francis 
Kupersmith, Michael Menninger, Kelly Wilbur, Jesse Kirkland, Madeline 
Jackson, and Mike Kuschner. I want to commend Head Coach Adam Werblow, 
who has been with this program for 22 years, and Bill Ward, Director of 
Sailing, for their leadership of this team.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the entire St. 
Mary's College sailing team for their diligent training, teamwork and 
dedication to the sport, and for continuing the legacy of excellence in 
racing at the college.

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