Here at AYC, we love our racing! But, believe it or not, you can do a lot more with a sailboat than just race (who knew?). Phoenix resident Doug Kelch has probably logged more pocket cruising miles than just about anyone we know. As our August guest speaker, Doug will present on pocket cruising and sail camping, including a discussion of suitable boats, equipment, and locations, including great destinations right here in Lake Pleasant and around Arizona.
Join us on Tuesday, August 12, at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm, so arrive early for socializing and dinner. Guests are welcome!
Location:Â Dave and Busters in Tempe Marketplace (in the Showroom)
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy / Suite 1100 / Tempe AZ 85281
Doug is a native of Illinois and has lived in Phoenix for the past 15 years. He started sailing at the age of 20. Doug was an instructor at the Sailing Club of Washington for five years and worked for two sessions as a seamanship facilitator for renowned small boat mariner Howard Rice.
Doug also has his racing credentials, having raced in Interlake, Snipe and Sunfish fleets, including competing in the Sunfish Northeast Regionals. He has sailed a variety of pocket cruisers all over the East Coast, the West Coast, and throughout Arizona.
Cruising Experience
AMF 2100 – Narragansett Bay, Cape Cod and the Islands
Montgomery 15 – Chesapeake Bay, the Florida Keys, Great South Bay, Maine Coast, North Channel of Lake Huron, San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, Anacapa Island, Monterey Bay, Mission Bay, Lake Pleasant, Lake Havasu, Bartlett Reservoir, Roosevelt Reservoir
Cape Dory 25 – Chesapeake Bay
Northeaster Dory (18-ft, balanced lug rig) – Lake Pleasant, Lake Bartlett, Lake Havasu, Saguaro Lake, Blue Ridge Reservoir
