While we all love Arizona lakes for both racing and cruising, one benefit of living here is the close proximity, and easy travel access, to opportunities beyond our state borders. At our March general membership meeting, we'll hear from two of our AYC members who actively pursue those opportunities. Joel Oglesbee, who will be stepping … Continue reading March Meeting: Racing and Cruising Beyond AZ
This year's Birthday Regatta will feature something new - a speaker! Bruce Cooper, an experienced sailor and sail designer, will be speaking at the Saturday evening party on February 14th. There's still time to register your boat to race (or cruise), or, bring your sweetie for a unique Valentine's dinner Saturday night, catered by Dillon's … Continue reading Bruce Cooper to speak at Birthday Regatta – come join us!
Ever wonder what it's like to refit an older sailboat? Or sail over 2,000 miles from California to Hawaii? Or sail in a premier yachting race with 120 years of history? How about doing all three *and* breaking a glass ceiling at the same time? If so, (and even if you haven't), you won't want … Continue reading February Meeting: 2025 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Finalist Alli Bell!
Words and Pictures by Mike Ferring We staged a very big Arizona regatta January 31-February 1, with 24 top sailors from all over the West. You missed it? Maybe because this big, regional regatta was staged with little boats on a very little lake, and the sailors were all on dry land! In fact, this … Continue reading Big, Glittery Arizona Sailing Regatta in a Small Package
