Parker Johnson

Senior Broker

Parker Johnson is a senior broker at Hawaii Yacht Sales. Born right outside of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, there were plenty of opportunities to venture into sailing. He began sailing at age 13 on a Hobie 18' trailering the catamaran to various lake sailing venues in northern California and Nevada. After graduating with a degree in Business Marketing and Spanish, the Pacific Ocean and memories of his grandparents’ house and marine life in Maui called to his sailing soul. Giving into persistent call of ocean Parker moved to Kailua, Oahu in 2011 to pursue a sailing career in Hawaii. Since moving to Hawaii Parker has become a Dive Master in scuba, US sailing instructor,  lifeguard, captain with a 50 ton Masters USCG license, and a sailing endorsement. Parker is a member of Waikiki Yacht Club and avidly participates in weekly races around Oahu as well as inter-island races and deliveries. He has over 20,000 nautical miles sailed and 10 pacific crossings under his belt.

Hometown: Kaneohe, HI

Reno, Nevada

First Boat: Hobie 16

Hobie Cat 18'

Favorite Boat Music: Local Reggae

Willie Nelson, "Highwayman"

Favorite Yachting Experience:

Sailing upwind at night in 25+ knots on a boat delivery from Kauai to Oahu after the Kauai channel race; Everyone on deck sick as dogs from the heavy seas without any navigation instruments but Orion's belt to guide us safely back to Oahu for one of the most welcomed sunrises of my life.