When are you leaving? How's that for an answer when your husband announces he wants to sail to New Zealand? Emory Heisler passed along this link to a cute story about a Phoenix man who bought a 14-foot dinghy and then decided he'd like to sail to New Zealand. The New Zealand trip just whetted … Continue reading True Story — When are you leaving?
Fun Night at Commodore's Party
A night of many awards, excellent food, and good times. It was the 2013 Commodore's Party and 95 people turned out to celebrate the end of an AYC year. New Commodore Cindy Pillote handed Maryellen and me a fancy bottle of bubbly and a framed Commodore's flag as a thank you, and the 2013-2014 Board … Continue reading Fun Night at Commodore's Party
Startling Finish to AYC Championship Regatta
It was almost like an act of god. Trey Harlow and crew Mike Hester went into the seventh and final race of the championship regatta ahead by one point and holding the tie breaker. They would be tough to beat. Martin Lorch and son Cedric would need to finish two places ahead to take Martin’s … Continue reading Startling Finish to AYC Championship Regatta
Party Time: Commodore's Celebration Saturday, May 18
Reservations are now closed for this big event, with almost 90 people signed up. If you failed to register in time and would like to go, contact Mike Ferring to see if we can squeeze you in. Mike and Maryellen Ferring invite you to the year's big party, the Commodore's Celebration. When: Saturday evening, May … Continue reading Party Time: Commodore's Celebration Saturday, May 18
Register for AYC-US Sailing Powerboat Class May 16 and 19
Rob Gibbs will conduct a powerboat training class on two days in May. The classroom portion is Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the Tempe Police Department, Apache Substation. The on-the-water portion will be on Sunday, May 19, from 8am to 1pm at Lake Pleasant. The course is offered by the Arizona … Continue reading Register for AYC-US Sailing Powerboat Class May 16 and 19