Past, Present & Future
A Message From Your CommodoreBy Marc Danner Past: March 14th and 15th were the last two days my son Myles and I raced at Lake Pleasant. We were able to … Continue Reading Past, Present & Future
Happy 4th of July from your Board!
As we continue to work through these challenging times, the AYC board wishes you and your family a Happy 4th of July.
Racing with The Stars… and Stripes!
Cruising Captain Heather McClain has organized an event for AYC members to race on two famous America’s Cup boats in San Diego Harbor, Stars and Stripes and Il Moro. It’s … Continue Reading Racing with The Stars… and Stripes!
Tempe Town Lake Didn’t Disappoint
By Stacee Danner On Sunday (2/23), the wind didn’t disappoint, starting strong from the west for each fleet. What’s more? The first gun actually went off on time, unlike the … Continue Reading Tempe Town Lake Didn’t Disappoint
Annual Holiday Celebration and Pirate Gift Exchange
By Deb Heisler and Marc DannerThis year the annual holiday party and pirate gift exchange was a great success with over 70 people attending. As usual, there was lots of … Continue Reading Annual Holiday Celebration and Pirate Gift Exchange
AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup: February 7-9
By Bob Naylor You can order Saturday night dinner here. Deadline for entry has passed, but you can still register with a late fee. Celebrate the improbability of a yacht … Continue Reading AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup: February 7-9
Governor’s Cup Camping Weekend
By Heather McClain ~ Cruising Captain To our campers and glampers, AYC is having a camping weekend the same weekend as Governor’s Cup, November 22nd to 24th. It will be … Continue Reading Governor’s Cup Camping Weekend
Sail Like a Girl and Win – November Meeting
By Deb Heisler, Rear Commodore Eight women, a 32-foot Melges, good manners, humor and determination were the mix that led the Sail Like a Girl team to victory in the … Continue Reading Sail Like a Girl and Win – November Meeting
Parking Lot – Speedway – Parking Lot – Lake Pleasant Weekend
By Marc Danner This past weekend the wind forecast looked promising and perfect weather. The race committee boat on Saturday consisted of Martin Lorch, Greg Woodcock, Brian Hackman, Michael Parker, … Continue Reading Parking Lot – Speedway – Parking Lot – Lake Pleasant Weekend
Annual Pirate Gift Exchange – RSVP for December Meeting
By Deb Heisler, Rear Commodore On Tuesday, December 10, we will once again celebrate the year’s end with our AYC Annual Pirate Gift Exchange. Besides gifts and thievery, the … Continue Reading Annual Pirate Gift Exchange – RSVP for December Meeting
Another Light Wind TTL Weekend
By Bob Naylor – Sunfish Fleet Captain Wind conditions for Sunday’s races (10/13) were less than favorable on an otherwise beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sailors relied on their light-air tactics for much … Continue Reading Another Light Wind TTL Weekend
TTL Race Weekend #3
By Clay Poulson, Portsmouth Fleet Captain Week three of the 2019 Tempe Town Lake race series turned out to be a dandy. The racing dinghy fleets were greeted with fairly … Continue Reading TTL Race Weekend #3
February Meeting: John Jourdane
Whitbread Round the World Race On “Fisher & Paykel, New Zealand” With John Jourdane Experience one of the most grueling yacht races on earth. 33,000 miles and nine months of sailing … Continue Reading February Meeting: John Jourdane
4th Tuesday “Dog Watch” – O.H.S.O Paradise Valley – 22 January
OHSO continues to be a great location for our monthly “Dog Watch” events. This month we will be at the OHSO Paradise Valley. Address: 10810 N Tatum Blvd #126, … Continue Reading 4th Tuesday “Dog Watch” – O.H.S.O Paradise Valley – 22 January