Written by Mike Ferring and Joanne Aspinall. Feature photo by Joe Motil. It's that time of year again - back to school shopping, school orientations, and nervous kids going to their first day of classes. Do you know what that means? Our racing season is just around the corner! Yikes! Who gets room at the … Continue reading Back to School: Join AYC’s Introduction to Sailboat Racing Class
Words and Photos by Mike Ferring The point is clear: Learning to sail is simple. Really simple. We used to make the point every time Maryellen and I led a “Learn to Sail” class. You’ll sail today. You can spend the rest of your life honing your skills. Arizona Sailing Foundation Chief Instructor Craig Taylor … Continue reading Kids Find Out That Sailing is Simple
Written by Emory Heisler, photos by Mike Ferring Coaches are the stars of the show! TEN NEW SAILORS entered the world on March 8, 2026, thanks to the return of the ASF Adult Learn to Sail class at Tempe Town Lake. Gusty morning breezes at a "sporty" 10-15kts welcomed the students and volunteer coaches each … Continue reading ASF Adult Sailing Classes ARE BACK!!
Written by Bob Naylor AYC is hosting an Open House and two classes at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, February 7. Details, including registration links and schedule, is below - hope you can join us! Click here to skip to the schedule/map Open house Beginning at 1 p.m., AYC will host an “Open House” for interested sailors … Continue reading AYC Open House, Sailing Clinic, and Race Committee Training
