AYC Cruising News
By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain The Lonely Life of a Cruising Captain During COVID-19 We have been “hit” with many obstacles this year in life, work, economy, leisure activities, and … Continue Reading AYC Cruising News
Ruth Beals Message From Our Fleet Captain
It was wonderful to see everyone on the water this year for the Ruth Beals Cup Regatta. What a blessing it was to be able to get out and participate … Continue Reading Ruth Beals Message From Our Fleet Captain
Alexia Lorch is the 2020 Ruth Beals Cup Winner
By Bob Naylor The view from Spinnaker Point seemed even more spectacular in the air of a clear, cool, autumn morning as the women skippers and their crews huddled around … Continue Reading Alexia Lorch is the 2020 Ruth Beals Cup Winner
Two AYC Members to Compete in 2020 Event
Last October, Joel Hurley and Tony Chapman won the Buccaneer National Championship hosted by the Arizona Yacht Club and held at Lake Pleasant. Winning a national championship qualified them to … Continue Reading Two AYC Members to Compete in 2020 Event
AYC Member Debbie Huntsman Selected as Panelist
This is US Sailing’s 3rd in a series of online forums addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This month’s panel will be focusing on Women in Sailing and AYC member Debbie … Continue Reading AYC Member Debbie Huntsman Selected as Panelist
October Meeting: The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing Team
By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore For our October monthly meeting, we’ll be shifting our date and time to accommodate the busy sailing schedule of guest speaker Mark Towill, CEO and … Continue Reading October Meeting: The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing Team
Mobile App for Members
On-The-Go Access to Member Only Information We know how easy mobile phone apps have made our life, and now there is one more for you to consider downloading. Wild Apricot … Continue Reading Mobile App for Members
Paul Miachika Places 5th Overall at the Laser Fleet District 23 Championships
By Paul Miachika The Jordanelle Reservoir is just a few miles east of Park City, Utah, at an elevation of 6,500 ft. With temperatures 30 to 40 degrees lower than … Continue Reading Paul Miachika Places 5th Overall at the Laser Fleet District 23 Championships
Opening Day at Lake Pleasant
By Bob Naylor Twenty-four boats sailed in our Lake Pleasant Opening Day races, enjoying excellent weather and generally favorable winds. The Catalina-22 Fleet was on Race Committee, and got a … Continue Reading Opening Day at Lake Pleasant
Opening Day at Tempe Town Lake
By Gordon Briner We’re sailing!! The Arizona Yacht Club fall racing season began on Tempe Town Lake Sunday, September 13th, at 3:00 PM with the starting signal for the Junior … Continue Reading Opening Day at Tempe Town Lake
RailMeets: Calling all Sailors
Introducing RailMeets, a new boat/crew platform. This site is for anyone looking for crew or crew looking for a boat. Please connect with us on Zoom this coming Thursday when … Continue Reading RailMeets: Calling all Sailors
Ruth Beals Race is October 10th
By Jeff Coulter, Fleet Captain Hey Ladies, once again, it’s time for the Ruth Beals Cup Regatta, our only all-women at the helm race. Oh yeah, you can have guys … Continue Reading Ruth Beals Race is October 10th
Boats Answer the Call on 9/11
By Deb Heisler September 11, 2001, was a national day of tragedy. Although it was 19 years ago, many of us remember exactly where we were, what we were doing, … Continue Reading Boats Answer the Call on 9/11
A Big Thanks for Another Successful Adopt-a-Boat Cleanup
Volunteers spray months of dust off everything! Feature photo: Marc Danner Another day of excessive heat warnings did not stop about 20 new, old, and prospective members from showing up to prep, … Continue Reading A Big Thanks for Another Successful Adopt-a-Boat Cleanup
Commodore’s Communication
Yacht clubs all over the country are reviewing their current practices with racing, large regattas, and educational opportunities for sailors. The Arizona Yacht Club is no different. Last month, the … Continue Reading Commodore’s Communication
Sailing Around the World…Just Because
By Bob Naylor Have you ever wanted to cast off and leave it all behind? See the world – the whole world – on a sailboat? Lois and Gunter Hofmann … Continue Reading Sailing Around the World…Just Because