“It was really just a positive regatta for us because the sailors were really supportive of each other and really enthusiastic to watch their teammates sail,” said assistant coach Charlie Knape. “But everyone got the chance to experience some success as well, and this regatta does get pretty good competition. We really considered this weekend a team effort.”
“It always gets the morale up,” Lior Lavie said. “During practice, we emphasize the foundations and the collective effort of the team. When someone is having individual success, it is a reflection of the entire team and the hard work we put in.”
“I am excited by the challenge and motivated by the athletes,” Lavie said. “I couldn’t be more happy than where I am right now with where the team is and all of the support around us.”