When the sails get baggy, it's time for Sail Bags. When the draft goes from 40% to 80%, it's time to retire and recycle. Maryellen Ferring put out the call to AYC members to look through their dusty piles of old sails and bring them to her—and lots of people responded. The picture shows them … Continue reading Sails Into Sail Bags: Nice
Category: Sailing News
News about what’s going on in the world of sailing.
Scott Richards Scores Close Champ Win
It all came down to the final race, the sixth of six. On a near-perfect sailing day at Lake Pleasant (if you're not bothered by a few random puffs), Thistle champ Scott Richards held a single point lead over Laser winner Joel Hurley. Joel would have to beat Scott in this single race—and finish first … Continue reading Scott Richards Scores Close Champ Win
2018-2019 Board of Directors
Right now there are 235 member families in the Arizona Yacht Club and in online voting during April, they selected the next board of directors. The new board's members are: Rob Gibbs, Commodore; Marc Danner, Vice Commodore; Sharon Bell, Rear Commodore; George Sheller, Racing Fleet Captain; Heather McClain, Cruising Fleet Captain; Skip Kempff, Membership Director … Continue reading 2018-2019 Board of Directors
Watch the AYC Champ Race on a Party Boat
Watch six AYC fleet champs duke it out for the coveted Club Championship trophy. Defending champ (and Sport Boat fleet champ) Mike Hester goes up against a field of excellent sailors in a round-robin competition using Thistles. 2018 Club Championship entrants are: Thistle Fleet Champion, Scott Richards; Capri 14.2, Dave Haggart; Catalina 22, Steve Grothe; … Continue reading Watch the AYC Champ Race on a Party Boat
Commodore’s Celebration Saturday, May 19
Last year's Commodore's Celebration at The Yard in Tempe went so well we decided to do it again.Dress is business casual. Members and nonmembers are welcome to attend. Saturday, May 19. Cocktails at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm.Here’s a link to the Google map of the location.The menu includes: Soft Pretzels and Provolone FondueCaesar … Continue reading Commodore’s Celebration Saturday, May 19