Buccaneer Sailors Chill in Alaska   

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   

Set Sail with Confidence: Join AYC’s Introduction to Sailboat Racing Class

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

Commodore Martin Lorch Wins His Eighth AYC Championship

By Emory Heisler, Event PRO Six of AYC's finest sailors matched up on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Tempe Town Lake to compete for the coveted AYC "Punchbowl Trophy" aboard Capri 14.2 boats. Warm temperatures a good winds were forecasted for Tempe Town Lake, and the forecast and racers delivered. Martin and Cedric Lorch (Santana … Continue reading Commodore Martin Lorch Wins His Eighth AYC Championship

Wrapping up the Year with the Tall Cactus Regatta

On Saturday, April 12, we'll hold our annual Tall Cactus Regatta at Lake Pleasant, so round up your fleet and get registered! This uniquely named regatta is meant for fun and to enjoy a day on the water chasing your friends around in a long-distance race. The founders of this event envisioned a fun, competitive … Continue reading Wrapping up the Year with the Tall Cactus Regatta