By Bob Naylor, Rear Commodore Our guest speaker this month is Captain Elbert “Ash” Ashbaugh. Ash has a long and varied sailing career, and is presently the Director of Field Operations for the American Sailing Association. He will be delivering his popular presentation on navigation: “Shamans, Shadows, Sextants, and Ships.” Ash brings us his own … Continue reading November Meeting: Shamans, Shadows, Sextants and Ships
AYC Apparel and Gear Sale for the Holidays
Just in time for the holiday gift giving season our merchandise store, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, is offering us another discount code to use between now and Dec 6th (for delivery by 12/23). Exclusively for the 2020 holidays is a line of Family Tech Shirts available for men, women and children. Check out the large … Continue reading AYC Apparel and Gear Sale for the Holidays
Register for the 2020 Governor’s Cup Regatta
By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain Registration is open for the Governor’s Cup long-distance pursuit race, scheduled for Saturday, November 21st. There’s just a $10 fee for entry. Then, it’s a day sail across Lake Pleasant—a feat accomplished by zig-zagging from end to end and back again. The first start is at 12:30 pm, and it’s … Continue reading Register for the 2020 Governor’s Cup Regatta
Race Scoring Alchemy
By: Rob Gibbs & Wendy Larsen What happens to the scoresheets between when 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 fraught with challenges. Here are some things you can do to help the alchemist … Continue reading Race Scoring Alchemy
AYC Cruising News
By Sharon Bell, Cruising Captain Cruising Captain, Sharon Bell. Photo: Mike Ferring The Lonely Life of a Cruising Captain During COVID-19 We have been “hit” with many obstacles this year in life, work, economy, leisure activities, and health that are new to all of us. The impact of the “must-do” (things we don’t want to … Continue reading AYC Cruising News