By David Newland After a successful and rather exciting inaugural Dinghy Days event last year, we’re ready to do it again at Lake Pleasant on November 4-5, 2023. In addition to our own AYC dinghy sailors, we’ve sparked some great interest this year from various racing fleets in California (Lasers and Lido 14’s), ASU’s FJ … Continue reading Dinghy Days set for November 4-5 at Lake Pleasant
Transpac: The Return
By Bob LaBine Sat August 05, 2023 - Fueled up.Grabbed an extra 132gal of fuel and secured to the deck and lifelines - needed to motor through the Pacific High. The planned departure is Sun, August 6, 2023. Sun August 06, 2023 - And we are off!Left Honolulu at 8:08am. Motor sailed to the northeast … Continue reading Transpac: The Return
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Course Coming in November
To expand the availability of keelboat instructors in SoCal and the inland southwest area, Tumbleweed Sailing and the National Women’s Sailing Association are hosting a US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Evaluative Course on November 6-8, 2023, at Lake Pleasant. This course immediately follows the weekend WOWazR event. Evaluator and world champion Betsy Alison. The evaluation … Continue reading US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Course Coming in November
Sailing in the San Juans
By Robert & Paula Clawson In summer, we head north to enjoy the temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest. And one of our favorite activities is to charter and sail in the San Juan Islands and up into Canada. For those who haven’t experienced the San Juans, they are an archipelago at the Eastern end … Continue reading Sailing in the San Juans
Fall Racing Season Preview
By Mike Ferring, Racing Captain As temperatures tumble out of the triple-digits, our interest turns to (what else?) sailboat racing. The AYC fall season kicks off at Tempe Town Lake on Sunday, September 17, and at Lake Pleasant two weeks later on September 30. Important links: Race entry for both lakes Crew list entry In-Person … Continue reading Fall Racing Season Preview