University of Hawai’i Sailing Team Secures Eighth Place at Rose Bowl Regatta
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A strong finish to the competition propelled the University of Hawai’i coed sailing team to an eighth-place result at the Rose Bowl Regatta, held January 3-4 in Long Beach, California. The ‘Bows demonstrated meaningful enhancement from their 12th-place finish in the same event in 2023.
Remarkable Climb in Competitive Field
The university of Hawai’i team navigated a challenging field of 24 teams, ultimately securing a position in the top third. A total of 12 races were completed over the weekend, divided equally between the A and B divisions. Despite maintaining a mid-table position for much of the regatta, a surge of strong performances in the final races proved decisive.the team accumulated 106 points, narrowly outpacing ninth place by just three points.
A Division and B Division Performances
Erik Anderson and Amanda Turner represented the ‘Bows in the A division, amassing 55 points. Their performance included four top-ten finishes, culminating in a fourth-place finish in the final race. In the B division, Everett McAvoy and Stella Taherian showcased their skill, achieving a total of 51 points – slightly ahead of their A division counterparts. McAvoy and Taherian found their rhythm in the last two races, securing second and fourth-place finishes, respectively.
Brown University dominated the competition, claiming first place with a regatta-low score of 42 points.
Looking Ahead to the Peter Wenner Rainbow Invite
The University of Hawai’i coed and women’s sailing teams will next compete at home, hosting the Peter Wenner Rainbow Invite on January 17-18 at Ke’ehi Lagoon. This event will provide a valuable prospect for the team to build on their early-season momentum and showcase their talent in front of a home crowd.
