The Arizona Yacht Club is pleased to host a US Sailing Basic Race Management course on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Who should attend this one-day in-person course? Racers. Since each fleet rotates Race Committee responsibilities, this course is a good fit for folks signed up for our season racing. Anyone can attend, but our primary … Continue reading Basic Race Management Course Registration is Open
Category: Member Interest
Melges 15 Demo Boat Available
Coming out of the crazy exciting Club Championship race last May, there was lots of buzz about the possibility of fielding a new, sportier, fleet of modern boats within AYC. The Melges 15 was discussed, and an informal meeting of 18-interested sailors was held in mid-June. Now, our friends at West Coast Sailing have generously … Continue reading Melges 15 Demo Boat Available
October Meeting
Sailing Perspectives: Triple Header! Meeting - when & where:Tuesday, October 11, at 7PMThe Grill at Rolling Hills Golf Course1415 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ Arrive as early as 6PM for dinner and beverages, then mix and mingle until 7 PM, when we’ll start the meeting. Bring a friend, and Guests are always welcome! Presentation: (Photo: … Continue reading October Meeting
Protect Your Boat
This Macgregor 26 was blown off its trailer in last week’s monsoon. It rolled completely over before coming to rest upright at least 50-feet away. Photo by Jeff Bryant. Written by Ed Huntsman and Bob Naylor Ed Huntsman serves as AYC’s Seamanship and Safety Chair. He has over 30-years of experience in boating safety, including … Continue reading Protect Your Boat
King Harbor Race
Story by David NewlandNote: David raced in the 2022 Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race with several other AYC members. They had a blast. This is David’s race recap. I’m tapping into the Southern California coastal racing scene and this race was absolutely on my calendar this year. A few AYC boats and members have done … Continue reading King Harbor Race