The Wednesday night commute traffic is still slow, drivers sliding past on 202 with the windows tightly shut and the AC on full-tilt. But at 5:30 they'll spot a small clutch of sails milling about the start line at Tempe Town Lake, ready for some seriously low-key sailboat racing. It couldn’t be any simpler: one-minute … Continue reading Wednesday Night Beer Can Racing
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Racing in the Arizona Yacht Club!
AYC Member Wins Santa Cruz 27 National Championship
AYC member Joe Hagen is the new Santa Cruz 27 National Champion, with Chris Winnard of Ullman Sails driving and AYC member Al Lehman Jr. calling tactics. Joe's bright red Gotcha was the hands-down winner in the regatta that wrapped up Sunday, June 2, winning five races, finishing third in two more and tossing out … Continue reading AYC Member Wins Santa Cruz 27 National Championship
Heat Stroke Scores.
A blistering start to Summer racing at Tempe Town Lake. Yes, warm, but with good breeze. Scores on the Results page, or by clicking here.
Register Now for Heat Stroke Series
The next AYC racing series is about to begin: the annual Heat Stroke series at Tempe Town Lake. You can register by hitting the button on the racing page. This low-key summer racing series can be a lot of fun since you might as well be on the water when it's 106 degrees outside, right? … Continue reading Register Now for Heat Stroke Series
Startling Finish to AYC Championship Regatta
It was almost like an act of god. Trey Harlow and crew Mike Hester went into the seventh and final race of the championship regatta ahead by one point and holding the tie breaker. They would be tough to beat. Martin Lorch and son Cedric would need to finish two places ahead to take Martin’s … Continue reading Startling Finish to AYC Championship Regatta