For those not familiar with radio controlled sailboat racing - it's quite popular here, with clubs active on the east and west sides of Phoenix. And once a few of our AYC members discovered the fun of sailing with remote controls and smaller boats, more followed. Mike Ferring Mike Ferring, AYC Racing Captain and former … Continue reading Radio Controlled Sailboat Racing in the Valley
John Sangmeister, whose most famous win was the 1987 America's Cup with Dennis Connor, will be our guest speaker at the February Monthly Meeting. Known as a passionate sailor and a well-known entrepreneur, Sangmeister has also served on the Board of Directors for U.S. Sailing. John will touch on some of his racing highlights, and … Continue reading Racer and Restaurateur: John Sangmeister
By Joe Motil, Cruising Captain Let's Cruise the Baja California Sur! This year, we'd like to drum up enough interest to visit Loreto, Mexico, located on the Baja California Coast. "Loreto is a hidden gem on the east coast of Baja California Sur, where history, nature, and adventure meet. This charming town boasts... Read more … Continue reading Cruising Schedule for 2024, Including the Baja Coast
Happy New Year! For more than 35 years award-winning photographer Sharon Green has been capturing the breathtaking excitement of sailboat racing and taking it to a new level of artistry. With an eye for color, light, energy and form, she brings the viewer into the heart of the fray to fully experience the passion, bustle … Continue reading January Monthly Meeting
2024 Annual TTL 2 Bridge and a Dam Fiasco on New Year’s Day You pick which mark to round first. You pick either a port or starboard piling rounding. Then, you head to the other pylon, do the same, and finish in the Tempe Town Lake Marina. It’s that simple, or is it? I’m not … Continue reading New Year’s Day “Fun Race” at TTL
