By Catherine Napoli Bruce, Regatta Chair
Registration is Now Open for the AYC Birthday Regatta!
Mark your calendar for February 13-15, 2026, for a weekend of Racing, Feasting, and Fun as the Arizona Yacht Club celebrates it’s 68th year. Registration is now open for racers, cruisers, and anyone interested in joining us for the Cruise on the Phoenix, the Friday evening party with a catered dinner, and the Saturday evening party with a catered dinner, raffle, and auction to benefit the Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS)Soldier’s Best Friend, and Cancer Support Community of Arizona . More information, racing documents and registration links can be found on the AYC Birthday Regatta webpage.
Donate Early – It (maybe) Could Help Your Taxes
If you are looking for a charity to donate to for end-of-year taxes, please speak to your tax person and consider one of the amazing charities for the 2026 Regatta.
Free Birthday Regatta 2026 Shirt or Vintage Shirt or Hat – In addition, anyone whose personal page (linked to the Birthday Regatta page) raises at least $1,000 in donations will receive a FREE Birthday Regatta 2026 shirt or vintage swag! It’s a small token of appreciation for your incredible support and dedication to the cause.
Don’t Wait!
Here are the links to the charities we are supporting this year:
Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Soldier’s Best Friend (be sure to mark the AYC box)