By Fay Powell, WAYC Chairwoman Join us for the Arizona Yacht Club Annual "Women at the Helm" Race! Date: October 21, 2023Location: Lake Pleasant, Arizona Will the Cup change hands in 2023? Arizona Yacht Club invites you to our annual “Women at the Helm” Regatta, the Ruth Beals Cup! This thrilling race is dedicated to … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup 2023
MC Scow Fleet at AYC: An Invitation to Build One
Featured photo: John Cole Photography A new AYC member, Devon Howe, is trying to build a racing fleet of MC Scows at AYC. He has three of them, so come find him on a TTL race day to have a look. What is an MC Scow? Some call it “an adult Laser.” Buddy Melges designed features … Continue reading MC Scow Fleet at AYC: An Invitation to Build One
WOWazr! November 3-5, 2023: Women on the Water at Lake Pleasant
Calling all Women Sailors for a Weekend of Learning, Coaching, and Fun at Lake Pleasant! Sign up now to secure your spot for this fun and informative weekend. Go to the National Womens Sailing Association website, where you'll find all of the details, including the lineup of talented coaches and speakers, the registration link, tentative schedule, … Continue reading WOWazr! November 3-5, 2023: Women on the Water at Lake Pleasant
Opening Day: Celebrating Jimmy Buffett Style
Due to predicted high winds, all Opening Day festivities will be moved to Saturday, October 7. If you're a “Parrothead” or maybe the “Son of a Sailor,” you will want to join us for Opening Day at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Our Rear Commodore Ed Scheletsky is planning a Jimmy Buffett-themed event … Continue reading Opening Day: Celebrating Jimmy Buffett Style
George’s Burgee Exchange – Concluding 17 Years Later
By George Sheller My brother, Deke, was one of the founding members of the Eastern Shore Sailing Association (ESSA) in 1974 (and the last one alive!). Deke served as commodore three times: 1982, 2003, and 2019. I gave my brother our AYC burgee about 17 years ago, and he finally sent me his in August … Continue reading George’s Burgee Exchange – Concluding 17 Years Later