Racing in the Arizona Yacht Club!
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. The C22s were sailing Saturday, while Santana 20s, Sportboats, and Thistles were out both days, getting in two finishes Saturday and four on Sunday. By … Continue reading Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
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 regatta was held at Lake Pleasant, Arizona from 22-26 October. We had teams from Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alaska and of course … Continue reading Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
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, Josh and Vanessa. Marc, Myles, and Avery Danner joined Cedric Lorch on the Boston Whaler, working furiously to keep up with the shifting winds.The fleet … Continue reading Parking Lot – Speedway – Parking Lot – Lake Pleasant 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 much of the day while contending with periods of no wind, very light wind, 180-degree wind shifts, and the occasional, and all-too-brief, periods of 7 kt … Continue reading Another Light Wind TTL Weekend
By Scott Richards On a breathtakingly beautiful fall day at Lake Pleasant, a group of eight highly competitive women would have made our AYC founder proud. The Ruth Beals Cup is a regatta that mandates a woman at the helm of every boat and is considered by most as the Woman’s Club Championship. The skies … Continue reading Brooke Miller Wins the 2019 Ruth Beals Cup
