Y-Flag - All competitors shall wear Personal Flotation Devices (RRS Rule 40) Recently we had higher winds at Lake Pleasant than on an average race day and two people landed in the water after a knockdown under spinnaker. The water temp was only about 60 degrees. The remaining crew members struggled to get the boat … Continue reading Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
By Rob GibbsFrom high winds to no wind, from recycling to composting, and from DC to Alaska, the 2019 running of the Buccaneer North American Championship had it all! The regatta was held at Lake Pleasant, Arizona from 22-26 October. We had teams from Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alaska and of course … Continue reading Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
In August, four AYC sailors packed their Lasers off to Mission Bay Yacht Club for one-design races in the Pacific. David Newland describes what happened. By David Newland When AYC hosted the Laser District race in March, five members from San Diego’s Mission Bay Yacht Club came to join the fun... and they’re not even … Continue reading AYC Sailors Splash at Mission Bay
A little late afternoon monsoon both Friday and Saturday didn't keep the Annual AYC Campout from being tons of fun!With a high temp of 80 and tucked in a stand of pine trees, Dairy Springs Campground was as hospitable a venue as you'd find to escape the Phoenix summer heat. The shelters included tents, trucks, … Continue reading Monsoon Rain Didn’t Dampen Campers’ Spirits
