Welcome, spectators! Don’t plan on racing or cruising in the regatta? We would still love for you to join us out at Lake Pleasant! This year’s regatta will take place February 13-15, 2026 with headquarters located on the East side of Lake Pleasant, Arizona. Set your mapping app to Pleasant Harbor Marina, and follow the maps below to our Regatta Headquarters at the Anchor Drop building.
Not racing, but want to help out? It takes a lot of volunteers to run a regatta of this size; if you’re able to help bring items to the lake or volunteer at the event, we need your help! Sign up to volunteer here.
Whether or not you make it out on the water, we hope you join our Saturday evening party where we will enjoy a catered BBQ meal from Dillon’s and our raffle to benefit Blood Cancer United, Soldier’s Best Friend, and Cancer Support Community of Arizona! Want to make a weekend out of it? Camping info is available on our Accommodations page. Meal tickets are also available for our Friday night taco meal, and our gourmet Saturday morning breakfast cooked by the amazing Chef Joe Motil! Grillables will be available for purchase Sunday afternoon.
Registration is now closed! There will be a limited amount of walk-up meal tickets available for purchase at the event, and you can order shirts at the event for delivery after the event. If you have any questions, please contact birthdayregatta@arizonayachtclub.org.
Want to crew? Check out our Crew Connections page for some mixing and matching!
Fun for all – and all for a good cause!
Parking and Shuttles. Parking is located in the designated parking lots or in the dirt dry camping areas. If you are want to check out the marina, park in the lot near the fire department building and take the shuttle down to the marina. Then, for the party, move your car to the lot near the Anchor Drop Building. We love our shuttle drivers – please tip generously!
Click on the map for a full-size version.
contacts & emergency plan
Click here for our Emergency Plan
On the Water – VHF:
- Race Management PRO: VHF 68
- Emergency: VHF 16
- USCG-AUX Support: VHF 16
On Shore – Phone/Text:
- Regatta Chair, Catherine Napoli-Bruce (602) 295-3411
- AYC Racing Captain, Bruce Andress (602) 499-3844
- Emergency: 911
- Pleasant Harbor Shuttle (602) 625-7776
- Pleasant Harbor Marina (623) 235-6130
- Pleasant Harbor Camping (623) 235-6140
- Pleasant Harbor Security (623) 764-2474
It takes a village and we need your help!
Schedule
Friday, February 13 (optional Race for Charity)
10 am to 12 pm – Registration open
1 pm – First warning for races
4 pm – No warning after this time
3 pm to 9 pm – Bar open
4 pm to 6 pm – Registration open
6 pm – Catered dinner, beverages, music, and socializing
Saturday, February 14
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, auction, 50/50 raffle, DJ, and dancing
Sunday, February 15
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