High School Sailing Recap

The 2025–2026 New Jersey High School Sailing season concluded with sailors, coaches, families, and supporters gathering at Toms River Yacht Club for the NJISA’s annual awards presentation in May.

More than a dozen schools competed statewide this year, with 22 sailors earning All-State honors. Major award recipients included Coed Skipper of the Year Christopher Small (Christian Brothers Academy), Female Skipper of the Year Megan Soos (Pingry School), and Crew of the Year Julianna Brooksbank (Donovan Catholic).

The season came to a close on May 30–31 with the ISSA Mallory National Championship and the Phebe Corckran King National Invitational. Southern Regional represented New Jersey in the Mallory at Southern Yacht Club, while CBA and Donovan Catholic traveled to Annapolis to compete for the Phebe King Memorial Trophy.

New Jersey Sailors on the National Stage

Southern Regional High School (MASSA/NJ) capped off a strong season with a Top-10 finish at the Mallory, competing against the nation’s best high school sailing programs.

New Jersey sailors also played key roles for several nationally ranked teams. Harrison Szot of Bay Head helped Severn School (MASSA/MD) capture both the Baker National Team Race Championship and the Mallory Fleet Race National Championship, completing a sweep of high school sailing’s two premier national titles.

Miles Cundey of Mantoloking and his teammates at St. George's School (NESSA/RI) also turned in an impressive performance, finishing second at the Mallory and third at the Baker.

Congratulations to all sailors on a successful season!