Crowning Fleet Champions
Well…the numbers are in (right here), and if we learn anything about racing from our COVID-19 Race Season it is that it pays to show up because you never know … Continue Reading Crowning Fleet Champions
Wednesday Beer Can Racing
Wednesday night racing has resumed at Tempe Town Lake. This is unofficial, social-distancing, no-score racing.We start racing at 5:30 and go until sundown. We do a one minute start sequence. … Continue Reading Wednesday Beer Can Racing
Gorgeous Lake Pleasant Race Weekend
There was enough 8-knot wind to combine with a splash of sunshine and 70+ degree weather to make it a memorable weekend on the water (3/14-15) and a nice escape … Continue Reading Gorgeous Lake Pleasant Race Weekend
Tempe Town Lake Didn’t Disappoint
By Stacee Danner On Sunday (2/23), the wind didn’t disappoint, starting strong from the west for each fleet. What’s more? The first gun actually went off on time, unlike the … Continue Reading Tempe Town Lake Didn’t Disappoint
Sunday's Gentle TTL Action
The lake looked like glass at the 2pm start time. A flicker of breeze wafted from the west at 2:15. PRO George Tingom, screamed “Start ’em!” Okay, he probably didn’t, … Continue Reading Sunday's Gentle TTL Action
Here Comes the Birthday Regatta
You can order Saturday night dinner here. Deadline for entry has passed, but you can still register to race with a late fee. The biggest AYC event of the year … Continue Reading Here Comes the Birthday Regatta
Spring Racing Action Now
Spring racing kicked off Sunday (1/12) at Tempe Town Lake and Saturday (1/18) at Lake Pleasant. Even though the season is underway, it’s not too late to jump in: Sign … Continue Reading Spring Racing Action Now
TTL Fall Series Winners
How dld the first Tempe Town Lake race series go for the new Sunfish class? Quite well, thank you, and congratulate longtime Sunfish fan Gary Oberbeck for a fall series … Continue Reading TTL Fall Series Winners
AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup: February 7-9
By Bob Naylor You can order Saturday night dinner here. Deadline for entry has passed, but you can still register with a late fee. Celebrate the improbability of a yacht … Continue Reading AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup: February 7-9
Congratulate the LP Fall Series Winners
Lake Pleasant called up the biggest wind of the season for AYC’s final day of the fall series, enough wind to break boats and send lots of sailors back to … Continue Reading Congratulate the LP Fall Series Winners
Sign Up for the November 23 Governor’s Cup Regatta
The Governor’s Cup regatta will be Saturday, November 23, with the first boats starting at 12:30 pm from a start line at the south end of Lake Pleasant. This is … Continue Reading Sign Up for the November 23 Governor’s Cup Regatta
Lazy, Crazy Daze of Autumn
The pictures tell the story. Surprisingly patient sailors waiting for a breath of air on Tempe Town Lake (11/10). Kick back, enjoy the sun. Don’t move or you’ll yank the … Continue Reading Lazy, Crazy Daze of Autumn
Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
By Marshall Williamson, Spin Fleet Captain The Lake Pleasant Fall Series experienced “No” to light winds on Saturday (11/2) and the usual stronger winds early Sunday, but diminishing by late morning. … Continue Reading Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
By Rob GibbsFrom high winds to no wind, from recycling to composting, and from DC to Alaska, the 2019 running of the Buccaneer North American Championship had it all! The … Continue Reading Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
Parking Lot – Speedway – Parking Lot – Lake Pleasant Weekend
By Marc Danner This past weekend the wind forecast looked promising and perfect weather. The race committee boat on Saturday consisted of Martin Lorch, Greg Woodcock, Brian Hackman, Michael Parker, … Continue Reading Parking Lot – Speedway – Parking Lot – Lake Pleasant Weekend
Another Light Wind TTL Weekend
By Bob Naylor – Sunfish Fleet Captain Wind conditions for Sunday’s races (10/13) were less than favorable on an otherwise beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sailors relied on their light-air tactics for … Continue Reading Another Light Wind TTL Weekend