Hawaii Wahine Sailors Earn Second and Third Place

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine sailing team had a strong showing at the PCCSC Championships.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a sailing regatta, with overlapping planes of deep blue, seafoam green, and bright white, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of the competition.The Rainbow Wahine's strong performance at the PCCSC Championships highlights the competitive spirit and technical prowess of the University of Hawaii sailing program.Honolulu Today

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine sailing team finished second in the team race and third in the fleeting race at the PCCSC Championships over the weekend at Lake Whatcom, Washington. The Wahine compiled a 5-1 record in head-to-head action in the team race, falling only to regatta champion Stanford. In the 12-team women's fleet race, the Wahine secured a third-place overall finish, just one point behind second-place Western Washington.

Why it matters

The PCCSC Championships are a key event for West Coast collegiate sailing teams, with the top finishers earning automatic berths to the women's national championship. The Rainbow Wahine's strong performance showcases the strength of the University of Hawaii's sailing program and their ability to compete at the highest levels of collegiate sailing.

The details

In the team race on Saturday, the Rainbow Wahine were led by skippers Martha Schuessler, Stella Taherian, Kahlia Bailey, and Elizabeth Fourney, alongside crews Amanda Turner, Elin Reigstad, Ann Tokoyoda, and Peyton Lieser. In the women's fleet race on Sunday, Taherian skippered the Division B boat with crew Reigstad, while Schuessler and Bailey split duties in the Division A races, teaming up with crews Turner and Tokoyoda.

  • The PCCSC Championships took place over the weekend of April 12-13, 2026.
  • The team race competition was held on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The women's fleet race was held on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine

The women's sailing team of the University of Hawaii, known for their strong performance in collegiate sailing competitions.

Stanford

The regatta champion in both the team race and women's fleet race at the PCCSC Championships.

Western Washington

The second-place finisher in the women's fleet race at the PCCSC Championships.

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What’s next

The Rainbow Wahine must now wait to see if they receive an at-large selection to the women's national championship, as they just missed out on an automatic berth by finishing third in the fleet race.

The takeaway

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine sailing team demonstrated their competitiveness at the PCCSC Championships, finishing second in the team race and third in the women's fleet race. This performance highlights the strength of the program and their ability to compete at the highest levels of collegiate sailing.