By Marshall Williamson, Spin Fleet Captain The Lake Pleasant Fall Series experienced "No" to light winds on Saturday (11/2) and the usual stronger winds early Sunday, but diminishing by late morning. The C22s were sailing Saturday, while Santana 20s, Sportboats, and Thistles were out both days, getting in two finishes Saturday and four on Sunday. By … Continue reading Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
By Mike Ferring What month has the best wind at Lake Pleasant? There's a lot of legend and guesswork swirling in the breezes of AYC. I remember vividly listening to the argument for moving the Birthday Regatta to February, the assertion that it's warmer then and the wind is better. Well, slightly and not really. … Continue reading LP Wind: Just the Facts
By Scott Richards On a breathtakingly beautiful fall day at Lake Pleasant, a group of eight highly competitive women would have made our AYC founder proud. The Ruth Beals Cup is a regatta that mandates a woman at the helm of every boat and is considered by most as the Woman’s Club Championship. The skies … Continue reading Brooke Miller Wins the 2019 Ruth Beals Cup
Jerome Rand got a standing ovation when he finished speaking at the AYC October monthly meeting and I don't recall that ever happening before. But then, it was quite the story he told. The tale really needs to begin with his 2012 trek along the Appalachian Trail, beginning to end, which he described as being … Continue reading The Amazing Jerome Rand
