Closing Out 2020
Featured Photo: Onne van der Wal Commodore’s Message As we close out a challenging year, remembering the loss of fellow sailing enthusiasts (both members and non-members), I’d like to take … Continue Reading Closing Out 2020
Commodore’s Communication
Yacht clubs all over the country are reviewing their current practices with racing, large regattas, and educational opportunities for sailors. The Arizona Yacht Club is no different. Last month, the … Continue Reading Commodore’s Communication
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
A Great Two Years…
Thank you for the opportunity to be your Commodore these past two years…
AYC Schedule Update – From the Commodore
It is clear to your Board that it is not worth the risk to our membership to hold the Commodore’s Celebration as scheduled in May. We are going to move … Continue Reading AYC Schedule Update – From the Commodore
AYC COVID-19 Update
We continue to evaluate the guidance from Federal, State, and Local governments regarding the Coronavirus outbreak to determine what we, as a club, can safely do to continue to promote … Continue Reading AYC COVID-19 Update
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
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 … Continue Reading Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Over 90 People at July Meeting!
A combination of our Amazing Speakers – Rear Commodore Deb Heisler and Former Commodore and USCG Capt Emory Heisler – and our new venue at R.T. O’Sullivans we had a … Continue Reading Over 90 People at July Meeting!
AYC at Long Beach Race Week!
It was a little like a mini-meeting of AYC at Long Beach Race Week this year.The AYC boats that participated were: Tony Chapman’s Viper 640 Little Wing Mike Hester’s Viper … Continue Reading AYC at Long Beach Race Week!
New Home for our Membership Meetings!
At the last meeting, the current management at Rolling Hills Golf Course asked us (and the LPSC) to remove our trophies and trophy cases and to remove our gear from … Continue Reading New Home for our Membership Meetings!
What the Board Does with YOUR Money
Our club’s finances are not super complicated, but I wanted to take a moment to explain the “model” we are using. Every club operates a little differently, depending on what … Continue Reading What the Board Does with YOUR Money
Your Commodore’s Party!
The Commodore’s Party is so named because the Commodore puts it on, but it is about you…the membership of the club. More than most, our club is our members. It … Continue Reading Your Commodore’s Party!
Commodore’s Party – Bring the Family!
This year we’re having a POOL PARTY! We’ve worked with the Hotel Valley Ho to get our party guests pool access prior to the festivities! We’ll also have Yard Games … Continue Reading Commodore’s Party – Bring the Family!
Tall Cactus Brings Out the Best in AYC
I wanted to thank everyone who came out to our last big fun day at Lake Pleasant last weekend. I really enjoyed seeing everyone on the water having a good … Continue Reading Tall Cactus Brings Out the Best in AYC
Your 2019-2020 AYC Board Nominees – Breaking with Tradition
Official announcement: Notice of Election, May 14, 2019, at the Grill at Rolling Hills Golf Course at 6pm. Instructions for electronic voting will be emailed to all members of record … Continue Reading Your 2019-2020 AYC Board Nominees – Breaking with Tradition
Friday – Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day!
YES! REALLY! This Friday the 17th of May as a kickoff to National Safe Boating Week! Sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council as part of the 2019 National Safe … Continue Reading Friday – Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day!