Feature photo by Mike Ferring To support our racing programs and on-the-water events at Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake, AYC needs certified operators for our club powerboats. The AYC Standing Race Committee (RC) is looking for club members who would like to be certified to be a powerboat operator for AYC club owned boats. … Continue reading Powerboat Operators Training
It is with great sadness that the Arizona Yacht Club sounds Eight Bells for Past Commodore Kristina Louisa "Tia" Renshaw, age 80 who died peacefully in Tempe, AZ, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Tia was a sailor, a remarkable leader, historian, artist, musician, and friend whose contributions to our club and the sailing community spanned … Continue reading Eight Bells for Tia Renshaw – A Passionate Sailor, Leader and Friend
Written by Mike Ferring and Joanne Aspinall. Feature photo by Joe Motil. It's that time of year again - back to school shopping, school orientations, and nervous kids going to their first day of classes. Do you know what that means? Our racing season is just around the corner! Yikes! Who gets room at the … Continue reading Back to School: Join AYC’s Introduction to Sailboat Racing Class
We’re excited to share a new event with you! Wednesday Evening Fun Sails at Spring Canyon! As you know, AYC made great progress last year by leasing a piece of land in Pleasant Harbor’s Spring Canyon. This has given our club a fantastic spot at Lake Pleasant. It’s become a wonderful asset, especially since it’s … Continue reading AYC Wednesday Evening Fun Sails: Come to the Canyon!
