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In 2019, Wendy Sarnoff raced in the Transpac and was struck by the gender gap at the awards ceremony: 869 men and only 29 women completed the race, with just one woman on the navigation podium. Fast-forward to 2025, and we finally celebrated a female winner—a sign of progress, but there’s still work to do. … Continue reading September Meeting: Women in Sailing and the Maritime Industry
Written By Joanne Aspinall The first weekend of August 2025 saw 42 AYC members, friends, and family retreat to the cool pines near Mormon Lake for the annual AYC Summer Campout. The cool weather is undoubtedly a big draw, but there are multiple reasons to love the campout. Here are my Top 10 Reasons why … Continue reading Memories Shared, Memories Made
Written and Photos by Mike Ferring Now for something completely different! While Arizona was suffering the usual triple-digit blast of summer, some of us were gathering on cool and scenic Big Lake—an hour’s drive north of Anchorage, Alaska—for the Buccaneer North American Championship, or BNAC, as it’s called. Bruce Lee holds both Arizona Yacht Club … Continue reading Buccaneer Sailors Chill in Alaska  Â
Discover the Thrill, Friendship, and Fun—No Experience Needed Feature photo by Mike Ferring By ChatGPT nudged by Mike Ferring Interested in the game of sailboat racing? Know someone who’d like to learn to race? Whether you’re completely new or just looking to brush up on the basics, here’s a class that can be your starting … Continue reading Set Sail with Confidence: Join AYC’s Introduction to Sailboat Racing Class
