Don DeFreze from a frame grab of a video made in 2012. One of the earliest and most colorful members of the Arizona Yacht Club, Don DeFreze, passed away November 26 and on January 25, some of his buddies from AYC came out to remember him and to tell stories about this entertaining character.In an … Continue reading Passing: 50-Year Member Don DeFreze
By Deb Heisler, Rear Commodore It’s something we don’t often think about, but our very existence in Arizona relies on the mighty Colorado, Lake Powell, Lake Mead, and the reservoirs of Roosevelt Lake, the Salt and Verde rivers. Where does all this water come from? Where does it go? Who were the visionaries behind our … Continue reading Water in Arizona – Past, Present, and Future
Gary Oberbeck. Photo: Mike Ferring How dld the first Tempe Town Lake race series go for the new Sunfish class? Quite well, thank you, and congratulate longtime Sunfish fan Gary Oberbeck for a fall series home run. Gary not only won the fleet, but he did it with a perfect score: 16 points in 16 … Continue reading TTL Fall Series Winners
Gene demanded a Pirate Audit! Photo by Deb Heisler By Deb Heisler and Marc DannerThis year the annual holiday party and pirate gift exchange was a great success with over 70 people attending. As usual, there was lots of laughter, moans of defeat, and a few people who had to keep picking a new gift … Continue reading Annual Holiday Celebration and Pirate Gift Exchange
