Sailing Wins First Round of the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship

Harvard sailing spread its roster across five regattas throughout New England this weekend, winning the first round of the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship and finishing fourth at the Danmark Trophy, highlighting a packed slate of competition.

Weather Disrupts Harvard Sailing’s Third Weekend of Competition

The Crimson finished seventh at the Sherman Hoyt Trophy, while severe weather canceled the Hood Trophy and Eagle Invitational. The Mrs. Hurst Bowl began Saturday, but a lack of wind made it impossible for participants to complete enough races to count as an official regatta.

Harvard’s Younger Sailors Gain Valuable Experience in Second Weekend of Competition

After opening its fall season with a trophy victory and three additional top-five finishes, the Harvard sailing team shifted its sights to giving its younger athletes the opportunity to compete against some of the region’s strongest sailors. The Crimson competed in four local regattas, highlighted by junior Kate Danielson’s runner-up finish at the NEISA Women’s Singlehanded Championship. Harvard also finished eighth at the Hatch Brown Trophy, 15th at the Regis Trophy, and sixth at the Mystic Lake Invitational.

Harvard Sailing Wins Toni Deutsch Trophy in Strong Opening Weekend

After capturing the Leonard M. Fowle Trophy as the nation’s top all-around collegiate sailing program last season, Harvard picked up where it left off, winning the Toni Deutsch Trophy and adding three more top-five finishes across four regattas in its opening weekend.

Justin and Mitchell Callahan Prepare

Justin and Mitchell Callahan prepared for their final collegiate sailing season.

Justin and Mitchell Callahan

Sailing duo Justin and Mitchell Callahan.

Take a Bow: Justin Callahan Docks Historic Harvard Career

Justin Callahan has redefined what it means to be a member of the Harvard sailing team. The four-time All-American and multi-time national champion recently earned a new title: The Crimson's 2026 Male Athlete of the Year.

Callahan Practice

Justin Callahan leans out of the boat as he practices on the Charles River.

Justin Callahan and Christina Chen Sail

Justin Callahan and junior Christina Chen sail down the Charles River.

Sailing Finishes Season at ICSA Open Fleet Racing National Championships

After defending its ICSA Open Team Racing National Championship last month, the Harvard Sailing team looked to close its season with a title in the ICSA Open Fleet Racing National Championship in St. Petersburg, Fla., this weekend. Despite a first-place finish in its semifinal on Tuesday and Wednesday, the team came up short in the final, finishing in seventh.

ICSA Open Fleet Racing National Championships

The Harvard sailing team competes in its last competition of the season.

Sailing Defends its ICSA Open Team Racing National Championship Title

No. 1 Harvard sailing won its second consecutive ICSA Open Team Racing National Championship title on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, La., finishing the regatta with a dominant 22-3 record. Immediately after winning the championship, the No. 6 Crimson women’s team competed in the ICSA Women’s Team Racing National Championship, where it placed fourth overall.

Harvard Reigns Again

The Harvard Crimson sailing team celebrates after winning the ICSA Open Team Racing National Championship.

Harvard Sailing Jumps In

The Harvard sailing team jumps into Lake Pontchartrain after winning its second straight ICSA Open Team Racing National Championship.

Pain and Purpose: Harvard Athletes Race For Charity In Boston Marathon

On Monday morning, at least six of Harvard's varsity athletes joined the ranks of runners to race in the 130th Boston Marathon.

Sailing Earns Fourth Consecutive NEISA Open Fleet Racing Championship

The Harvard sailing team continued its dominant spring season at a series of races this past weekend. Most notably, the team secured its fourth consecutive NEISA Open Fleet Racing Championship at the Coast Guard Alumni Bowl in Cranston, R.I. At the NEISA Women’s Fleet Racing Championship, in New London, Conn., the Crimson finished third.

Sailing Down The Charles

The Harvard Sailing team competes on the Charles River.

Harvard Wins NEISA Open Fleet Racing Championship

The Harvard Crimson won its fourth consecutive NEISA Open Fleet Racing Championship.

Sailing Dominates NEISA Open Team Race Championship

This past weekend, the Harvard sailing team took home the Fowle Trophy at the NEISA Open Team Race Championship in Cranston, R.I., securing its position in nationals with a sweeping 20-1 record.

The Callahan Brothers, Paul Callahan, and Sail to Prevail

The Callahan family has taken the sailing world by storm. Not only have they contributed to the sport at Harvard, they also are bringing sailing to everyone.

Callahan brothers

The Callahan brother pose during Harvard media day.

Open Waters

Harvard racing in the Team Open Championship over the weekend.

Superior Sailing: Harvard Sailing Secures Open Race National Championship Victory and Third Place Finish in Women’s National Championships

The No. 1 Harvard Sailing Team clinched the title of National Champions  in the 2025 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Open Team Race and secured a third place finish in the ICSA Women’s Team Race this past weekend.

Smiling Sophia

Montgomery Wins Women’s Sailing Singlehanded National Championship

This past Sunday junior Sophia Montgomery won the 2024 ICSA Women’s Singlehanded National Championship in St.Petersburg, Fl. With a score of 49, Montgomery emerged victorious for the second time, bouncing back from her year off in 2023 following her 2022 title-clinching performance as a mere freshman.