In 2019, Wendy Sarnoff raced in the Transpac and was struck by the gender gap at the awards ceremony: 869 men and only 29 women completed the race, with just one woman on the navigation podium. Fast-forward to 2025, and we finally celebrated a female winner—a sign of progress, but there’s still work to do. … Continue reading September Meeting: Women in Sailing and the Maritime Industry
When I joined the Board of Directors in 2019 as Rear Commodore, I attended my first board meeting, ready to dive in. I still remember then-Commodore Rob Gibbs telling us to, “Start thinking about your replacement.” I was a bit taken aback—until that moment, my sailing life had been focused on racing and attending meetings. … Continue reading Changing Course: Joanne and Andrew are Taking on New Roles
Written By Joanne Aspinall The first weekend of August 2025 saw 42 AYC members, friends, and family retreat to the cool pines near Mormon Lake for the annual AYC Summer Campout. The cool weather is undoubtedly a big draw, but there are multiple reasons to love the campout. Here are my Top 10 Reasons why … Continue reading Memories Shared, Memories Made
Written and Photos by Mike Ferring Now for something completely different! While Arizona was suffering the usual triple-digit blast of summer, some of us were gathering on cool and scenic Big Lake—an hour’s drive north of Anchorage, Alaska—for the Buccaneer North American Championship, or BNAC, as it’s called. Bruce Lee holds both Arizona Yacht Club … Continue reading Buccaneer Sailors Chill in Alaska
