Written by Joanne Aspinall/Feature photo by Mike Ferring Lasers and a Capri 14.2 on the downwind run. Photo by Mike Ferring. Most regattas have their ups and downs for competitors, and Dinghy Days 2025 was no exception. Literally. We went up...and down...and up...and down...on the very large wakes from the motor boats zipping by! That's … Continue reading Riding the Waves of Dinghy Days 2025
By Joanne Aspinall Sunfish heading to the start at the 2024 Dinghy Days. Sailing at Tempe Town Lake is convenient, for sure, but can sometimes be...well, this is a family club, so we'll just say...challenging. Meanwhile, our larger lake to the North, Lake Pleasant, is a longer drive for many, but offers a wider expanse … Continue reading Dinghy Days – November 1-2
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  Â
By Emory Heisler ARRRRR!!!! The Buccaneer 18 Fleet is seeing a significant resurgence this year. Are you ready to get in on the fun and join the pirates of AYC? If you're unfamiliar with the Buccaneer 18, the US Sailing's One-Design website says the "Bucc" is a wide-beamed and powerful sit-in dinghy. She has a roomy cockpit and easily handled … Continue reading The Pirates are Coming! AYC Buccaneer Fleet Resurgence
