Benefitting Blood Cancer United, the Arizona Sailing Foundation, and ASU Sailing
Welcome to the 2027 Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity!
We have a great birthday party for our 69th year planned for February 19-21, 2027! Registration expected to open by December 1st.
If you are able, come join us on Friday for a special Race for Charity and some practice out on the water. The main racing is on Saturday and Sunday. Your registration fee includes a ticket to our Saturday evening party where we will enjoy a catered BBQ meal from Dillon’s, live music from “Age Against Machines”, and a raffle to benefit Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)!
Meal tickets are also available for our Friday night taco dinner, followed by relaxing by the fire. And you won’t want to miss the gourmet Saturday morning breakfast cooked by the amazing chefs Joe and Bonnie Motil! Grillables will be available for purchase Sunday afternoon at the awards presentation.
Regatta Headquarters will be on the Pleasant Harbor side of the lake (east side) at the Anchor Drop Building. Maps and more info are on the Racing and Spectators pages. Check out our Accommodations page for info on camping, the marina & nearby hotels and get ready for a weekend of sailing, food & fun!
Proud to be a Silver Certified Clean Regatta
Expected Fleets
- Santana 20
- Sunfish
- Laser
- Hobie Wave
- Flying Junior
- Multi-Hull
- Catalina 22
- Buccaneer 18
- Portsmouth
- PHRF Spinnaker
- PHRF Non-Spin
Help make our fundraising and regatta a success – become a corporate sponsor!
We can’t do it alone! Sign up for a volunteer slot and join the fun!
Schedule
Friday, February 19 (optional Race for Charity)
10 am to 12 pm – Registration open
1 pm – First warning for races
4 pm – No warning after this time
4 pm to 9 pm – Bar open
4 pm to 6 pm – Registration open
6 pm – Catered dinner, beverages, music, and socializing
Saturday, February 20
7 am to 8 am – Registration open
7 am to 8 am – Gourmet breakfast
7:45 am – Skippers Meeting
9:30 am – First warning for races
4 pm – No warning after this time
4 pm to 10:00 pm –
Regatta party including catered dinner,
beverages, raffles, and more.
Sunday, February 21
7 am – Free snacks and coffee
9 am – First Warning
12 pm – No warning after this time
12:30 pm to 2 pm – Bar open
1:30 pm – Awards
The WHY: Raise More than a Sail!
This year we are supporting the Blood Cancer United, Arizona Sailing Foundation, and the ASU Sailing Club. You can donate during registration, at the event, or directly by clicking the logos below. Make sure to join us for the charity raffle during the regatta party Saturday night! Through our history, the Birthday Regatta has raised over $800K for charity! Thank you for your generosity!
Questions? Contact BirthdayRegatta@arizonayachtclub.org