breaking: Hawai'i Coed Sailing Sees Strong 8th-Place Finish at Rose Bowl Regatta in Long beach
The University of Hawai'i’s coed sailing programme opened the 2026 season with an eighth-place showing at the Rose Bowl Regatta, staged January 3–4 in Long Beach, California. Competing against 23 other universities, Hawai'i landed in the top third of a 24-team field to kick off the year on a competitive note.
over the course of 12 races split evenly between the A and B divisions, Hawai'i assembled 106 points, finishing just three points ahead of ninth place. the margin underscores a tight battle among the top squads as teams jostle for early-season momentum.
In the A division,Erik Anderson and Amanda Turner contributed 55 points,aided by four top-ten finishes and a fourth-place finish to cap the weekend. In the B division, Everett McAvoy and Stella Taherian logged 51 points, nudging ahead of the A division counterpart with a late surge that included a second- and a fourth-place finish in the final two races. Brown University captured the regatta with an event-best 42 points.
The result signals a promising start for Hawai'i's coed and women's teams as they prepare for a home meet.The Rainbow Invite, hosted at Ke'ehI Lagoon, is scheduled for January 17–18 and will be a key early-season test for the program.
Event Snapshot
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rose Bowl Regatta |
| Location | Long Beach, California |
| Date | January 3–4 |
| Hawai'i Finish | 8th of 24 teams |
| Final Score | 106 points (8th); 3 points ahead of 9th |
| A Division leaders | Erik Anderson & Amanda Turner — 55 points |
| B Division Leaders | Everett McAvoy & Stella Taherian — 51 points |
| Regatta Champion | Brown University — 42 points |
| Next Up | Peter Wenner Rainbow Invite, Ke'ehI Lagoon (Jan 17–18) |
What This Means for Hawai'i
Early-season results like this help set a tone for the program and offer a snapshot of where hawai'i stands within the competitive field. The improvement from past years and the consistent contributions from key sailors in both divisions suggest a balanced, capable roster ready for the challenges ahead.
As the team targets its next milestone, the Rainbow Invite at ke'ehI Lagoon will be an immediate gauge of progress on home waters, with potential implications for selections and lineups as the spring schedule approaches.
Context and Resources
For broader context on college sailing formats and scoring, see coverage from college sailing authorities and university athletics channels. You can also explore official updates from the team and league organizers for deeper race-by-race analysis and standings.
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