“Change of Command” Celebration Included Good Food and Good Fun!

Written by Joanne Aspinall; Photos by Mike and Maryellen Ferring; Feature photo: Thank you to the 2025-2026 AYC Board of Directors Commodore Roger Pawley leading the "Change of Command" celebration In many parts of the country, the sailing season is just kicking in; here in Arizona, we're covering our boats to shield them from the … Continue reading “Change of Command” Celebration Included Good Food and Good Fun!

Come Sail with Me! May 2-3 at Lake Pleasant

Written and Photos by Steven Dawson and Joanne Aspinall Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day? What better way to celebrate than to go sailing! This upcoming first Saturday, May 2nd (and Sunday the 3rd), you have a chance to do just that! This is not an … Continue reading Come Sail with Me! May 2-3 at Lake Pleasant

April Meeting: Newport to San Diego Experience

Sometimes in sailing, you have to change tacks - the same thing goes for yacht club organizing! Our original April meeting speaker had to cancel, so we're changing topics slightly, but the evening still promises to be engaging! This month we will hear from "Rolling in the Deep" about the Newport to San Diego race. … Continue reading April Meeting: Newport to San Diego Experience

Nine Boats Rafted Up on a Beautiful Night at Lake Pleasant – and Nobody Sank!

Feature photo and written by Joanne Aspinall; Other photos by Pam Neff unless otherwise noted. If held one day later, the Lake Pleasant Cruising Raft Up organized by Joel Oglesbee and Rachel Kennett might have had to be cancelled due to weather. But luckily the weather gods were on our side - a fresh breeze … Continue reading Nine Boats Rafted Up on a Beautiful Night at Lake Pleasant – and Nobody Sank!