The sailing world lost a legend last month. On November 15th Frank Butler, president and CEO of Catalina Yachts, died at age 92. Butler’s company has put more than 85,000 Catalinas on the water since it's beginning in 1969. Can any of us imagine a world without the Catalina brand boat? There are over 70 … Continue reading Members Remember Boat Builder – Frank Butler
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Race Scoring Alchemy
By: Rob Gibbs & Wendy Larsen What happens to the scoresheets between the time the race ends and the scores are posted? This sacred art of turning scribbles on paper into race scores seems like it would be straightforward, but it is actually fraught with challenges. Here are some things you can do to help … Continue reading Race Scoring Alchemy
AYC Member Debbie Huntsman Selected as Panelist
This is US Sailing's 3rd in a series of online forums addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This month's panel will be focusing on Women in Sailing and AYC member Debbie Huntsman is invited to participate. She will sit on the panel with Charlotte Kaufman, Marie Rogers, Jeanne Goussev, Sally Barkow, and moderator Jenn Harkness. The … Continue reading AYC Member Debbie Huntsman Selected as Panelist
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 additional photos were taken by our Birthday Regatta guest speaker and pro photographer Onne van der Wal. Most of us have had a similar experience … 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 while pitching the Birthday Regatta to the Tucson Sailing Club. As a result of that meeting, Michael donated hats and several magazine subscriptions to the … Continue reading AYC Stands Out