Arizona Yacht Club

June Meeting: Global Yacht Charter Destinations

Set sail with us as Grant Headifen takes us around the globe to different, gorgeous destinations on the planet. Grant will cover a variety of topics, such as licensing needs, where to anchor or moor, cultural nuances, marina protocols, and more. After his presentation, the only thing you'll be left wondering is where to sail first! The meeting will be on ...

June Meeting: Global Yacht Charter Destinations Set sail with us as Grant Headifen takes us around the globe to different, gorgeous destinations on the planet. Grant will cover a variety of topics, such as licensing needs, where to anchor or moo…

The AriZona PWC Enthusiast group has invited all boaters to join them for this special event at Lake Pleasant!

“Change of Command” Celebration Included Good Food and Good Fun!

Written by Joanne Aspinall; Photos by Mike and Maryellen Ferring; Feature photo: Thank you to the 2025-2026 AYC Board of Directors Commodore Roger Pawley leading the "Change of Command" celebration In many parts of the country, the sailing season is just kicking in; here in Arizona, we're covering our boats to shield them from the sun, and perhaps focusing on travel to cooler locales....

“Change of Command” Celebration Included Good Food and Good Fun! Written by Joanne Aspinall; Photos by Mike and Maryellen Ferring; Feature photo: Thank you to the 2025-2026 AYC Board of Directors Commodore Roger Pawley leading the “Change of Command”…

Happy World Donkey Day! We've all seen some jackasses out at Lake Pleasant - but also some burros, too. ;-) The donkey has been used as a working animal for thousands of years, hence the yearly celebration on May 8th. The wild burros in Arizona are part cute tourist attraction, and part nuisance. In their current overpopulated state, studies have found negative effects on the desert habitat from the burros eating Palo Verde and Ironwood trees. (We've also heard they eat cake and gummies...) Whatever your thoughts on our resident burros, you can learn more about them here: https://www.blm.gov/arizona/public-room/brochure/wild-burros-arizona

https://www.azgfd.com/2025/09/23/feral-burros-threaten-sonoran-desert-wildlife/

Wild Burros in Arizona | Bureau of Land Management The wild burros on BLM-managed public lands in Arizona provide a unique experience we hope you will enjoy, but please remember: they are undomesticated animals and can be dangerous.

Congratulations to Paul Miachika, our 2026 AYC Club Champion!! Our club championship was held yesterday at Lake Pleasant on Sunfish. Thank you to everyone who helped, whether on race committee or by letting us borrow your Sunfish. Congrats to all of our 2025-26 fleet winners - Pictured: Marc Danner (TTL Buccaneer), George Sheller (TTL Portsmouth), Dave Henning (LP Sunfish), Martin Lorch (LP Santana 20), Tim Mitchell (TTL Sunfish), Paul Miachika (TTL Laser). Not in attendance: Paul Liszewski (LP Catalina 22), Mike Ferring (LP PHRF Spin and TTL Capri 14.2), Jason Rziha (LP Portsmouth)

📸 credit: Joanne Aspinall

Join us for the 2026 Change of Command Party!

As you've hopefully already heard, elections for the AYC Board of Directors will be from April 21-May 5, which means that we'll be inducting a new Board in May. That sounds like a good excuse to have a party! The AYC Board of Directors for 2025-2026 Our annual end-of-the-year, Change of Command Party will once again be held at Vincent on Camelback…...

Join us for the 2026 Change of Command Party! As you’ve hopefully already heard, elections for the AYC Board of Directors will be from April 21-May 5, which means that we’ll be inducting a new Board in May. That sounds like a good …

Come Sail with Me! May 2-3 at Lake Pleasant

Written and Photos by Steven Dawson and Joanne Aspinall Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day? What better way to celebrate than to go sailing! This upcoming first Saturday, May 2nd (and Sunday the 3rd), you have a chance to do just that! This is not an AYC-sponsored event, but is a special opportunity that we wanted to share with everyone....

Come Sail with Me! May 2-3 at Lake Pleasant Written and Photos by Steven Dawson and Joanne Aspinall Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day? What better way to celebrate than to go sailing! This upcom…

Notice of Election: 2026-2027 Board of Directors

We're nearing the end of our club year, which means that it’s time for the Arizona Yacht Club election of officers! Electronic ballots will be emailed to all eligible voting members on record as of April 1, 2026. The email will include a link that takes you directly to the ballot, and voting will likely take less than one minute. Only one ballot per membership family is allowed....

Notice of Election: 2026-2027 Board of Directors We’re nearing the end of our club year, which means that it’s time for the Arizona Yacht Club election of officers! Electronic ballots will be emailed to all eligible voting members on record…

April Meeting: Newport to San Diego Experience

Sometimes in sailing, you have to change tacks - the same thing goes for yacht club organizing! Our original April meeting speaker had to cancel, so we're changing topics slightly, but the evening still promises to be engaging! This month we will hear from "Rolling in the Deep" about the Newport to San Diego race. Skipper Richard Alverson and his crew will talk about their experience in last year's race and how they are preparing for the upcoming race being held April 24-26, 2026....

April Meeting: Newport to San Diego Experience Sometimes in sailing, you have to change tacks – the same thing goes for yacht club organizing! Our original April meeting speaker had to cancel, so we’re changing topics slightly, but …