April 25, 2005

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The Old Dominion sailing team finished third at the CNU Open, hosted by Christopher Newport University, with 80 points.  Brian McEwing (Cape May, NJ) and Lisa Shapiro (Reston, VA) finished second in A Division with 34 points, while Brendan Gay (Owings, MD) and Amanda Martin finished third in B Division with 46 points.  Hampton won the regatta with 51 points.

CNU Open Final Results:

                                                A                B                TOT

1.  Hampton                           26                25                51

3.  Old Dominion                  34                46                80

4.  Christopher Newport     45                48                93

5.  William & Mary              78                81                159

6.  Virginia Tech                   86                80                166

7.  Virginia                             86                90                176

ODU Crew:

A Div:  Brian McEwing, Lisa Shapiro (2^nd, 34 points)

B Div:  Brendan Gay, Amanda Martin (3^rd, 46 points)