AYC Leukemia Cup Fundraising
One of the traditions that has made AYC a great yacht club is our annual Leukemia Cup –a fundraising drive leading up to our biggest event of the year, the … Continue Reading AYC Leukemia Cup Fundraising
January Meeting: Pocket Cruising Destination – Arizona!
Pocket Cruising and Sail Camping in Arizona and Beyond By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore Phoenix resident Doug Kelch has been sailing for half-a-century. In that time, he’s raced and cruised … Continue Reading January Meeting: Pocket Cruising Destination – Arizona!
And Ye Blunder Bucket goes to Marshall Williamson
Feature Photo: Elaine Charteris aboard Impulse with Marshall Williamson. Taken by Scott Richards. Marshall Williamson was voted the unanimous winner of the Fall 2020 Blunder Bucket for a nomination that … Continue Reading And Ye Blunder Bucket goes to Marshall Williamson
Closing Out 2020
Featured Photo: Onne van der Wal Commodore’s Message As we close out a challenging year, remembering the loss of fellow sailing enthusiasts (both members and non-members), I’d like to take … Continue Reading Closing Out 2020
Members Remember Boat Builder – Frank Butler
The sailing world lost a legend last month. On November 15th Frank Butler, president and CEO of Catalina Yachts, died at age 92. Butler’s company has put more than 85,000 … Continue Reading Members Remember Boat Builder – Frank Butler
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Ye Blunder Bucket Nominations Are Now Open
Feature Photo by George Tingom: An ASF C14 sailboat punched off its trailer by the mast-killing bar. Due to our event cancellation in May, we missed our mid-year nominations for … Continue Reading Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Ye Blunder Bucket Nominations Are Now Open
December Meeting-The Sinking of the Rouse Simmons: A Christmas Story
By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore Every sailor worth their salt knows the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, if only through Gordon Lightfoot’s classic 1976 ballad. But long before the gales … Continue Reading December Meeting-The Sinking of the Rouse Simmons: A Christmas Story
40 Boats and One Winner: Mike Hester Takes the Governor’s Cup
Feature Photo: Heidi Zornik By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain Congratulations to Mike Hester for narrowly defeating the defending champion, Court Roberts, in the Governor’s Cup! Mike now has the honor … Continue Reading 40 Boats and One Winner: Mike Hester Takes the Governor’s Cup
November Meeting: Shamans, Shadows, Sextants and Ships
By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore Our guest speaker this month is Captain Elbert “Ash” Ashbaugh. Ash has a long and varied sailing career, and is presently the Director of Field … Continue Reading November Meeting: Shamans, Shadows, Sextants and Ships
AYC Apparel and Gear Sale for the Holidays
Just in time for the holiday gift giving season our merchandise store, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, is offering us another discount code to use between now and Dec 6th (for … Continue Reading AYC Apparel and Gear Sale for the Holidays
Register for the 2020 Governor’s Cup Regatta
By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain Registration is open for the Governor’s Cup long-distance pursuit race, scheduled for Saturday, November 21st. There’s just a $10 fee for entry. Then, it’s a … Continue Reading Register for the 2020 Governor’s Cup Regatta
Race Scoring Alchemy
By: Rob Gibbs & Wendy Larsen What happens to the scoresheets between the time the race ends and the scores are posted? This sacred art of turning scribbles on paper … Continue Reading Race Scoring Alchemy
AYC Cruising News
By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain The Lonely Life of a Cruising Captain During COVID-19 We have been “hit” with many obstacles this year in life, work, economy, leisure activities, and … Continue Reading AYC Cruising News
Ruth Beals Message From Our Fleet Captain
It was wonderful to see everyone on the water this year for the Ruth Beals Cup Regatta. What a blessing it was to be able to get out and participate … Continue Reading Ruth Beals Message From Our Fleet Captain
Alexia Lorch is the 2020 Ruth Beals Cup Winner
By Bob Naylor The view from Spinnaker Point seemed even more spectacular in the air of a clear, cool, autumn morning as the women skippers and their crews huddled around … Continue Reading Alexia Lorch is the 2020 Ruth Beals Cup Winner
Two AYC Members to Compete in 2020 Event
Last October, Joel Hurley and Tony Chapman won the Buccaneer National Championship hosted by the Arizona Yacht Club and held at Lake Pleasant. Winning a national championship qualified them to … Continue Reading Two AYC Members to Compete in 2020 Event