2021 Birthday Regatta Gratitude
By: Rob Gibbs, Jr. Staff Commodore and Regatta Chairman I want to start by saying THANK YOU to everyone that participated in this years Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup. The … Continue Reading 2021 Birthday Regatta Gratitude
February Meeting – America’s Cup: An Insider Update
By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore And then it was over, almost before it began. For the first time in 14 years, the US will not be competing for the Americas … Continue Reading February Meeting – America’s Cup: An Insider Update
You Make the Call
Feature photo: PRO Wendy Larsen and other AYC members serving on Race Committee for the 2019 Buccaneer 18 National Championship on Lake Pleasant. By Wendy Larsen The scenario: Boat A … Continue Reading You Make the Call
Cruiser Challenge at Birthday Regatta
Photo: Al Lehman No start line. No finish line. Just a list of places to go and things to do on our lovely Lake Pleasant! This year’s Cruiser Challenge is … Continue Reading Cruiser Challenge at Birthday Regatta
AYC Leukemia Cup Fundraisers & Donors Needed
Please get on board with this year’s AYC Leukemia Cup and let’s all “raise more than a sail.” Here’s how to get started: Visit the AYC Leukemia Club website:Old Salts … Continue Reading AYC Leukemia Cup Fundraisers & Donors Needed
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
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
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
2021 Birthday Regatta & Leukemia Cup
By Rob Gibbs, Regatta Chair 13 February 2021 MARK YOUR CALENDARS and get ready to RAISE MORE THAN A SAIL!Finally we’re announcing the 2021 Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup! This … Continue Reading 2021 Birthday Regatta & Leukemia 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