NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion sailing’s Esther Ireland earned an at-large bid to the Women’s Singlehanded National Championships set for November 7-8, 2026. The 2026 Championship will be hosted by Fordham in Rye, New York.
It is the second time in her career that the second year skipper/crew has earned a bid to the national championships. This season she has taken part in six competitions. Some notable results Ireland earned this season include a third place finish at the Navy Women’s Regatta on September 12. Next was a fifth place finish at the Faye Bennet MAISA Women’s Singles on Sept. 19, and a fourth place result in the Women’s ACC Tournament on October 17.
Last season, Ireland finished in sixth at the College SingleHanded National Championships in Norfolk, Virginia. Ireland began the final day in 12th but recorded four top-10 finishes, which was highlighted by a third-place finish, and vaulted her into sixth place.
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