The Cactus Club
By Deb Heisler Once again, AYC is in the news. Sailing Magazine interviewed Bob Naylor, our rear commodore for their July featured article, “The Cactus Club.” The impressive feature and … Continue Reading The Cactus Club
AYC Stands Out
Our club recently captured the attention of two sailing magazines – Sailing World and Good Old Boat. Bob Naylor met Good Old Boat editor and owner Michael Robertson last December … Continue Reading AYC Stands Out
AYC Schedule Update – From the Commodore
It is clear to your Board that it is not worth the risk to our membership to hold the Commodore’s Celebration as scheduled in May. We are going to move … Continue Reading AYC Schedule Update – From the Commodore
Crowning Fleet Champions
Well…the numbers are in (right here), and if we learn anything about racing from our COVID-19 Race Season it is that it pays to show up because you never know … Continue Reading Crowning Fleet Champions
Voting Open for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors
If you were a voting-eligible member of the Arizona Yacht Club as of April 1, you’ve received an email allowing you to participate in the election of the next board … Continue Reading Voting Open for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors
AYC Photo Wins a Tempe Instagrammy Award
Grant Younger says he did it on a whim. At 11:55, five minutes before the entry deadline, he grabbed five pictures off the AYC Instagram account and submitted them for … Continue Reading AYC Photo Wins a Tempe Instagrammy Award
Here Comes the Birthday Regatta
You can order Saturday night dinner here. Deadline for entry has passed, but you can still register to race with a late fee. The biggest AYC event of the year … Continue Reading Here Comes the Birthday Regatta
The Name’s on the Ruth Beals Trophy: Brooke Miller
At the November monthly meeting, Brooke Miller accepted the 2019 Ruth Beals award for winning the annual women-at-the-helm race named for the club’s founder. Brooke corrected over the other competitors … Continue Reading The Name’s on the Ruth Beals Trophy: Brooke Miller
The Spaghetti Bowl for Setting Race Marks
By David Newland, Lake Pleasant Lake Captain I remember the first time I stared at a Lake Pleasant mark set bucket and wondered about that cleat bolted to the side … Continue Reading The Spaghetti Bowl for Setting Race Marks
Help Us Help AYC Members Steve and Christina Campo
Update on Wednesday, December 4: The campaign to raise money for Steve and Christina has reached $7,000 and the Ferrings have sent a matching check for an additional $5,000, bringing … Continue Reading Help Us Help AYC Members Steve and Christina Campo
TTL Turns Tumultuous Twenty
By Mike FerringIt was never supposed to be quite like this, but 20 years after water gurgled into the ditch that was the Salt River along the 202, the small … Continue Reading TTL Turns Tumultuous Twenty
Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
By Marshall Williamson, Spin Fleet Captain The Lake Pleasant Fall Series experienced “No” to light winds on Saturday (11/2) and the usual stronger winds early Sunday, but diminishing by late morning. … Continue Reading Lake Pleasant Week 4 with Tucson Sailing Club Joint Gathering
Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
By Rob GibbsFrom high winds to no wind, from recycling to composting, and from DC to Alaska, the 2019 running of the Buccaneer North American Championship had it all! The … Continue Reading Buccaneer 18 Championship Had It All!
Sail Like a Girl and Win – November Meeting
By Deb Heisler, Rear Commodore Eight women, a 32-foot Melges, good manners, humor and determination were the mix that led the Sail Like a Girl team to victory in the … Continue Reading Sail Like a Girl and Win – November Meeting
LP Wind: Just the Facts
By Mike Ferring What month has the best wind at Lake Pleasant? There’s a lot of legend and guesswork swirling in the breezes of AYC. I remember vividly listening to … Continue Reading LP Wind: Just the Facts
The Amazing Jerome Rand
Jerome Rand got a standing ovation when he finished speaking at the AYC October monthly meeting and I don’t recall that ever happening before. But then, it was quite the … Continue Reading The Amazing Jerome Rand