Rembering Boats of a "Zippy" Nature

Submitted by Dennis Lynde After reading Rick Johnson’s excellent article in compass points about a Martin 242 named “ZIP’, it brought back memories of another time, many moons ago, of another “ZIP” that sailed with AYC. This “ZIP” was a Montgomery 17 flush deck, which was my first new boat, and pride and joy. Pale … Continue reading Rembering Boats of a "Zippy" Nature

Eight Bells for AYC Founder Ruth Beals-Inscho

It is with a heavy heart that I reproduce this obituary from AZCentral.com for the AYC's Founder, Ruth Beals.  The posting of this obituary can be found here, along with the guest book. Ruth's life began in Pickerington, Ohio, and ended in Phoenix on Halloween morning, a favorite prank-filled holiday for her. She left her … Continue reading Eight Bells for AYC Founder Ruth Beals-Inscho