Set a course for adventure at our next AYC Monthly Membership Meeting! Imagine sailing the open seas during the age of tall ships, when magnificent vessels were the backbone of global trade, exploration, and naval power. At our November meeting, AYC Cruising Captain Joe Motil will recapture the drama of that era while connecting it … Continue reading November Meeting: Tall Ships & Modern Mariners
Category: History
Women’s History Month: A Tribute to Women Sailors
Note: This was first published in March 2021 and is being republished to bring it up to date. Famous sailors like Columbus, Hudson, and Smith noted the earliest history of women at sea, but they were IN the sea—as mermaid spottings and written about in Captains' journals. Based on the dangers seafarers faced and the … Continue reading Women’s History Month: A Tribute to Women Sailors
TTL Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary – AYC was on the Water for it’s 1999 Grand Opening
On November 3, 2024, the City of Tempe celebrated Tempe Town Lake's 25th Silver Anniversary. There was live music, games, food trucks and more. Let's take a walk down memory lane and explore a bit of AYC and TTL history to commemorate this special anniversary. George Sheller - Involved from the Beginning In the fall … Continue reading TTL Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary – AYC was on the Water for it’s 1999 Grand Opening
Boats Answer the Call on 9/11
By Deb Heisler September 11, 2001, was a national day of tragedy. Although it was 19 years ago, many of us remember exactly where we were, what we were doing, and who was with us. We will never forget the sights witnessed and shared by the entire world that day. The World Trade Center was … Continue reading Boats Answer the Call on 9/11
