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By Mike Ferring When the AC75 boats headed out onto the water off Barcelona last fall, you can imagine the skill it took to pop them up on foils, to keep them teetering at top speeds of 50 knots and more. Our March meeting speaker knows exactly what that’s like and exactly what it took … Continue reading American Magic Youth Trimmer is March Meeting Speaker
By Joanne Aspinall, Regatta Chair On February 14-16th, close to 60 boats convened at Lake Pleasant for some “Pleasant Days and Pleasant Nights” at the 2025 AYC Birthday Regatta for Charity. Overall, a fun weekend was had sailing with old and new friends, all for a good cause —over $24,000 was raised for the Leukemia … Continue reading 67th Birthday Regatta: Blustering Wind, No Wind, Ideal Wind
Yosh Han had long dreamed of sailing around the world, but a serendipitous journey crossing the equator on a catamaran from Papua New Guinea to Palau and a pact with Poseidon changed the trajectory of her life. Once a pollywog, Yosh became a shellback after that trip. It was a canon event that shaped the … Continue reading February Meeting: The Zero to Hero Journey
By Rachel Kennett Winter sailing isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who laugh when they can see their breath in the air, who see a sunny cove as an invitation, not a deterrent. At AYC, we embrace the crisp air, the camaraderie, and the adventure. Our recent raft-up at Cole’s Bay, Lake Pleasant, is a … Continue reading AYC Members Raft-Up at Cole’s Bay
