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
By Jen Lee, Women of AYC Chair & Race Organizer This past Saturday, at Lake Pleasant, 17 boats comprised of women skippers and mixed crew raced in the Ruth Beals Cup. The day started with a light breakfast and then the skipper’s meeting, where special guest Jerelyn Biehl and PRO Kim Stuart reviewed the racing … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup 2024: A Celebration of Women Sailors
By Jen Lee, Event Organizer AYC Founder Ruth Beals. Arizona Yacht Club invites all boats to AYC's annual “Women at the Helm” regatta, the Ruth Beals Cup, on October 12, 2024, at Lake Pleasant. This event honors AYC's founder and legend Ruth Beals in celebrating women and sailboat racing at Lake Pleasant through a PHRF distance race … Continue reading Ruth Beals Cup Regatta 2024 plus a new Ruth Beals Ball & Special Guest Jerelyn Biehl
By Kim Stuart It was a beautiful day at Lake Pleasant - although quite a bit warmer than one would expect for late October, even in Arizona - with brilliant skies and an early breeze blowing from the south when we arrived at the lake to set up and get the boat, Watercolors, rigged and … Continue reading A Fantastic Day at LP for the 2023 Ruth Beals Cup Race
