A large group of volunteers turned out at Tempe Town Lake Saturday, August 24, to prepare the Arizona Sailing Foundation (ASF) boats for fall classes and the AYC Adopt-a-Boat program. By the time the morning work party finished, the boats were washed and prepped for action. New covers went on several of the Catalina 14.2s. … Continue reading Buffing Boats for Fall Action
When: Saturday, September 7, from 4 to 7 pm. Where: Royal Gardens Condominium Pool & Clubhouse, 1917 E. Medlock Drive, Phoenix (plenty of parking available along the street). See map Fall racing starts Sunday, September 8, so if you’re a skipper in need of crew or are interested in becoming crew, this event is for … Continue reading Crew Party: September 7
The AYC September monthly meeting will feature North Sails One Design sailor Eric Doyle, one of the top Star boat sailors in the world and an America's Cup veteran. The meeting is at 7p on Tuesday, September 10, at Dave & Buster's at Tempe Marketplace (map). It's near Lucille's Smokehouse. Arrive early for dinner. … Continue reading September Meeting: North Sails One Design
In August, four AYC sailors packed their Lasers off to Mission Bay Yacht Club for one-design races in the Pacific. David Newland describes what happened. By David Newland When AYC hosted the Laser District race in March, five members from San Diego’s Mission Bay Yacht Club came to join the fun... and they’re not even … Continue reading AYC Sailors Splash at Mission Bay
A little late afternoon monsoon both Friday and Saturday didn't keep the Annual AYC Campout from being tons of fun!With a high temp of 80 and tucked in a stand of pine trees, Dairy Springs Campground was as hospitable a venue as you'd find to escape the Phoenix summer heat. The shelters included tents, trucks, … Continue reading Monsoon Rain Didn’t Dampen Campers’ Spirits
