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
Written and photos provided by AYC member Clay Poulson From April 17-19, Fireballs will be seen streaking and flashing across Lake Pleasant! The Fireball is a two person, high performance dinghy like you have never sailed before. They are slightly overpowered, which is countered by the crew hanging in a trapeze. Fireballs drive like a … Continue reading Fireballs are coming to Arizona!!!
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
