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June Meeting
Guest Speakers: Mike Ferring & Al Lehman on Radio Controlled Sailboat Racing Meeting – when & where:7 PM, Tuesday, June 14 (Flag Day!)The Grill at Rolling Hills Golf Course1415 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ Guests are always welcome! Arrive early for dinner and beverages – we’ll mix and mingle, then at 7 PM, new Commodore … Continue Reading June Meeting
2022 Commodore’s Celebration was a Fine Affair
On Saturday, May 14, the Arizona Yacht Club officially wrapped up its 2021-2022 year at the annual Commodore’s Celebration. Members mixed and mingled indoors and out at McDowell Mountain Golf Club, serenaded by the jazz stylings of Mike Gellar and Howard Alden as the Arizona sun offered up a dazzling sunset before the lights of … Continue Reading 2022 Commodore’s Celebration was a Fine Affair
Jen Lee Wins 2022 Championship
The conditions proved to be a true test of tactics and trimming for all our champions, and an endurance test for both our champions and the race management team.
Announcing our Fleet Champions & Spring Series Winners
By Racing Fleet Captain Jeff Coulter Hello AYC Sailors: Our Racing Series were very successful this year! We had (mostly) good winds that enabled some fantastic sailing and great competition. I wish to thank the following people who were so critical to making this a great year on the race course: YOU! Thank YOU for … Continue Reading Announcing our Fleet Champions & Spring Series Winners
Excitement & Fun Awaits – Don’t Miss Out
Still on the fence about making your reservation for the Commodore’s Celebration? Here are several reasons why you should get online and click that link: This is MUCH more than a “change of command” ceremony where we welcome our new Commodore and board, it’s a chance to CELEBRATE … to celebrate getting through two tough … Continue Reading Excitement & Fun Awaits – Don’t Miss Out
TTL Season Wraps Up
The fall season begins in September, giving AYC skippers plenty of time to tune-up, bulk-up, and slim down …
Raise More Than A Sail! Leukemia Cup Regatta Auction ROUND TWO is OPEN!
The AYC Leukemia Cup Auction R2 ends May 12, less than three weeks away. So BID NOW!
Commodore’s Corner : Wrapping up Year 64
Congratulations to all of you for making this another great year for the Arizona Yacht Club! We came across the start line a bit hesitant after COVID, but we caught the wind and held steady for a championship finish. Being your Commodore has, at times, seemed like some big boots to fill. As I’m nearing … Continue Reading Commodore’s Corner : Wrapping up Year 64
Race Wrap – 25 April
… the one-designs came out in droves and enjoyed a fine day of sailing with fresh breezes, sunny skies, and just enough mishaps to keep the race committee on its toes.
One Donut Boat’s Story
Above photo by Mike Ferring. By Joanne Aspinall and Mike Ferring. All photos by Mike (aboard the mark-set boat) and Joanne (aboard a Donut Boat). Joanne provided the creative donut boat perspective, and Mike provided the context at the beginning and end. Just as races were about to begin on April 10th’s windy afternoon, a … Continue Reading One Donut Boat’s Story
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