Veteran UH Mānoa sailing coach Andy Johnson retires after 36-year career
Longtime UH Mānoa sailing coach Andy Johnson has retired after 36 years.
Longtime UH Mānoa sailing coach Andy Johnson has retired after 36 years.
The group included repeat honorees Amanda Turner and Erik Anderson, while four Rainbow Warriors earned the recognition for the first time.
The honors were highlighted by seniors Erik Anderson and Amanda Turner, and juniors Stella Taherian and Martha Schuessler.
The Rainbow Sailors dominated the regatta held at their home site in Keʻehi Lagoon.
Erik Anderson qualified for the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Singlehanded National Championships.
Vivian Bønsager, Malia Johnson, Erik Anderson, Amanda Turner and Morgan Carew were recognized for their high GPAs.
The ʻBows represented in 10 races, finishing the event with 43 total points.
Cole Brauer was honored after she made history as the first American woman to sail solo around the world, finishing second in the inaugural race.
The addition of UH as a full member of the conference gives the Mountain West eight full-time members, meeting the NCAA minimum requirement to be a Division I conference.
Schuessler finished first in nine out of 10 total races.