It is with great sadness that the Arizona Yacht Club sounds Eight Bells for Past Commodore Kristina Louisa “Tia” Renshaw, age 80 who died peacefully in Tempe, AZ, on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Tia was a sailor, a remarkable leader, historian, artist, musician, and friend whose contributions to our club and the sailing community spanned decades.
Tia joined the Arizona Yacht Club in October of 1987 and became deeply involved in nearly every aspect of club life. Her dedicated years of service included:
Commodore 1995-1996
- Board of Directors: Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore, Commodore, Junior and Senior Staff Commodore
- Thistle Fleet Captain
- Club Historian
- Compass Points photo editor
- Birthday Regatta Chair
- First woman to serve five continuous years as a flag officer on the BOD, starting with Rear Commodore
- Member of the Rio Salado Planning Group
- Founding member of the Arizona Sailing Foundation (ASF)
Read the full edition of this Eight Bells Tribute and Remembrances by clicking here.
Her public obituary can be viewed here.
