Off to the Races with a Boom (or two)!

by Joanne Aspinall, posted in Events, Featured, Racing Updates, Social Events

Written by Joanne Aspinall with help from Bob Naylor, Melissa Sutton and AI. Feature photos by Andrew Fulton (TTL), Mellissa Sutton (LP land), and Lynna Holland (LP sailing) Arizona Yacht Club launched its new sailing season in grand style over two consecutive weekends, proving once again that desert sailing is vibrant, competitive, and backed by … Continue reading Off to the Races with a Boom (or two)!

October Meeting: A Tale of Two Adventures

by Joanne Aspinall, posted in Cruising News, Meetings

Racing season has officially started, and fall is (finally) in the air. It's time to submit some "What I did on my summer break" reports! At our October meeting we'll hear from a few of our AYC members who will share about their 2026 sailing adventures. Mike Parker will enlighten us of his adventures sailing … Continue reading October Meeting: A Tale of Two Adventures

Ruth Beals Cup 2026 – Create Your Own Adventure

by Joanne Aspinall, posted in Events, Racing Updates, Women of AYC

If you haven't heard, there is a new documentary film out in theaters called "Mighty Mary", about the first all-women sailing crew to contend for the America's Cup, in 1995. It sounds great! But it's not showing in Phoenix; so what's a girl to do? Instead of just watching someone else's sailing story, write your … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup 2026 – Create Your Own Adventure