[From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] Electa S. (Exy) Johnson (b. August 17, 1909 in Rochester N.Y. d. November 9, 2004) was an American author, lecturer, adventure, and sail training pioneer. Throughout her life she complete many sailing feats including sailing around the world seven times while training younger sailors each tour. Electa Exy Johnson was born in Rochester, New York on August 17, 1909. She attended Smiths College and then University of California, Berkley. Exy Johnsonâs