Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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We are happy to announce that Kokopelli is a welcome new sponsor for Rock The Boat http://www.rtboat.com, a non-profit project (501C3) that is currently restoring several vintage Chris-Crafts to be auctioned off, the proceeds going to Superstition Search and Rescue, a non-profit group dedicated to saving lives in not only the mountains and desert but also on the water. Uriah Owsley has generously participated with materials, products, space, and overall generous help for RTB, and we can’t t... Full story
Courtesy of a piercing sun and bright blue skies, normal service was resumed at the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup following two days of uncharacteristic weather in northeastern Sardinia. A 12-15 knot westerly and a calm sea state welcomed the race start as the Mini Maxi and Wally classes engaged in two windward/leeward races while a 36-nm coastal course was presented to the remainder of the fleet. This course comprised a windward leg inside the channel to the rocky outcrop of Barettinelli before a... 
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High School Sailing Arizona Yacht Club Announces Fall Classes Sailing will be on Tuesdays starting Sept. 11. From George Tingom AYC The fall semester for double-handed sailboat racing class will offer 13 sailing days and as many of just plain fun on the water. Some common questions and answers follow to get potential sailors in the mindset for the upcoming classes. What is it all about? : Young sailors can sail and race in Capri 14.2s and 420s and come up to speed on boat handling, safety,... Full story
CHICAGO – September 11, 2012 – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today recognized recipients of the 2012 Marine Industry CSI Awards for the award period from April 2011 through March 2012. A total of 41 boat and engine manufacturers were recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction as part of NMMA’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program. Award recipients will be acknowledged during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2012 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Mar... Full story
Orange County, Calif. – September 11, 2012 – Strictly Sail Long Beach, Southern California’s only all-sail boat show (formerly the Long Beach Yacht & Boat Show), will provide sailing enthusiasts a rare opportunity to learn from world renowned pros with more than 60 exclusive sailing seminars expected during the four-day event, taking place at Shoreline Marina at Rainbow Harbor October 18-21. With sailing experts including George Day, Kathy Parsons and Lee Chesneau, plus dozens of sailing pros and topics across the spectrum, Strictly Sail Long... Full story
U.S. Sailing News At Press Time Women’s Match Racing Competition Has Surprise Ending WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, U.K. — In a surprise ending to the Women’s Match Racing competition, Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi were eliminated from competition by Finland in the quarter-final round. As one of four quarterfinal match-ups, USA lost the first two races on Aug. 7, and then came back strong the next to win Race 3. In the "first-to-win three points" series, the pressur... Full story
‘Happy Trails’ To Sail Major Sailing Magazine Salutes Lake Havasu “Trailer Sailers,” or “Pocket Cruisers” — known by both names — are one of the features in the online August issue of Sail magazine. The article is “Destination Hunters: 10 Great Trailer Sailing Destinations” by Hilary Sharp and can be found at the following Web address: http://sailmagazine.com/cruising/destination-hunters-10-great-trailer-sailing-destinations According to Sailhavasu, Sail magazine — one of the largest sailing m... Full story
NAPA Auto Parts World Finals Boat Race The world’s fastest boats and most daring drivers offer thrills on the water. On Nov. 2-4, the world’s fastest boats and most daring drivers take to the waters of Firebird Lake for the final event in the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing season. Speeds will approach nearly 250 mph as Top Fuel Hydros, Top Alcohol Hydros, Pro Modified, Pro Gas Flats and more battle it out during this critical end-of-season showdown. Here’s the schedule for the “hot” event: ... Full story
To Surf Or Kite ‘That Is The Question’ As the 2012 Olympics wind down, there are mixed feelings about the decision to replace windsurfing with kiteboarding at the 2016 Rio Games. Windsurfers, not wanting Weymouth to be their last regatta, are hoping for a “fair wind” as authorities face a legal challenge over the decision. The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) announced in May that both women’s and men’s kiteboarding would replace windsurfing at the 2016 Olympics, but a November vo... Full story
News From Lake Pleasant Sailing Club LPSC Celebrates 35 Years Of Safe Sailing Fun Members plan for “Ladies Day At The Lake” and say farewell to their friend. Happy Birthday Cruise Set For Sept. 8-9 We [Lake Pleasant Sailing Club] are celebrating our 35-year anniversary so join your fellow sailors for a blow-out weekend to say Happy Birthday to LPSC! This cruise will focus on members who have yet to join a club cruise. If you are an old-timer please volunteer to show the newbies the ropes and... Full story
U.S. Olympic Sailing 2012 Although Disappointed, Team Looks Ahead WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, U.K. (Aug.11) — As the 2012 Olympic Games came to a conclusion, the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team wrapped up in Weymouth and Portland, home to the Olympic sailing venue. After 16 days of competition, the entire team — athletes, coaches, and staff — was finalizing the details involved with closing down the on-site operation. Then the team headed to London to spend the evening with their Team USA teammates befor... Full story
News From The Arizona Yacht Club AYC Activities Sail Ahead To End Summer, Start Fall By Mike Ferring Commodore Note: Our favorite Olympian, Anna Tunnicliffe did not medal in the 2012 Olympics. Sadly, her team was eliminated in the quarter finals of the medal round by the Finns, a surprising outcome given the high expectations for her heading into the competition and with all of us AYC members cheering her on. Here's what's upcoming for your Arizona Yacht Club: • The Heat Stroke series at Tempe Town Lake is nearly complete. A small but hearty b... Full story
Lake Powell Report Fishing Success Continues With Attention To Details By Wayne Gustaveson Fishing success in the main lake, particularly for stripers, requires attention to a few small details. Timing Is Critical Visible action from surface feeding fish consistently occurs at morning and evening twilight. Finding surface feeding fish provides the first opportunity to catch fish. Juvenile stripers that break the surface in groups of three or more are extremely aggressive and will hit most lures... Full story
Urban Fishing Report Best Hope In Summer Are Larger Lakes Monsoon storms trigger some good fishing periods. From AZGFD Fishing for catfish is slow at all Urban Fishing Program waters statewide through the summer (no stocking period). For holdover catfish, try the larger lakes over five acres in size. Some catfish and bass are being caught, but it takes persistence and some good timing in the early morning and evening hours. Fishing has been good all summer for the plentiful bluegills that... Full story
Bring Your Rods To The Rim Arizona’s High Country Offers Excellent Angling Now By Rory Aikens AZGFD Monsoon rains have helped our high mountain lakes. For many getting ready to head back to school, it's time for one last summer fishing fling. So, here are some tips for a summer fling. Tough to beat the Mogollon Rim Country. You can fish Woods Canyon, Willow Springs Lake, Christopher Creek, Tonto Creek, Canyon Creek, Haigler Creek, and Bear Canyon all on the same trip — if you so desire. Tak... Full story
ROECKER ON INDEPENDENCE -- Indys on The 23 Spot! Here on The Ridge, yellowtail to over 40 pounds gang-bite all day long, on everything we show em: sardines, iron jigs yo-yoed and on the surface, swimbaits and sinker rigs. Frenzied yellows swarm and push after my mint-colored surface jig to see which fish gets the prize to chew, shoving one another to get the iron. We release dozens. Dorado crowd under floating kelp, blast out as we slide up to the paddie, backs knifing out of the water, g... Full story
A Salute To All Olympic Athletes The Summer Games in London 2012 have kept many of us mesmerized by and in awe of the skill, stamina, commitment, and perseverance of the athletes from all participating countries. This montage of boating and watersports photos is credited to www.london2012.com. Congratulations to all who “played” in the Games, both U.S. and other countries’ athletes. They are all amazing! (Results and medal counts are available at www.london2012.com/schedule-and-results.) And,... Full story
Hunters, Anglers Getting A Special Football Deal From AZGFD Football fans with Arizona hunting or fishing licenses can score on special ticket license deals for two Sun Devil football games in September. Sun Devil Athletics has teamed up with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to offer two great gridiron deals so sportsmen can experience the excitement of Sun Devil Football first hand. Discounts are being offered sportsmen for the Sept. 8 televised game between ASU and Illinois and the Sept.... Full story
Fall Draw Had Over 133,000 Applicants Leftover permits have been available on first-come, first-served basis. The wait is over — the drawing results for Arizona’s fall deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, buffalo and pheasant hunts are now available. You can visit www.azgfd.gov/draw and click on the link to the draw results page. Applicants can also find out if they were drawn by calling (602) 942-3000 and selecting option two. Due to heavy call volume initially, you might get a busy sig... Full story
Hunters, Anglers Getting A Special Football Deal From AZGFD Football fans with Arizona hunting or fishing licenses can score on special ticket license deals for two Sun Devil football games in September. Sun Devil Athletics has teamed up with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to offer two great gridiron deals so sportsmen can experience the excitement of Sun Devil Football first hand. Discounts are being offered sportsmen for the Sept. 8 televised game between ASU and Illinois and the Sept.... Full story
Bartlett Lake Jet Skis Fun On The Water: Why Go Anywhere Else? Bartlett Lake Jet Skis offers the largest personal watercraft rental fleet in the area. Just like our boat fleet, you can be assured that all our units are professionally maintained to ensure reliability and performance. And we’re the only rental operation that offers current, state-of-the-art four-stroke performance models up to 1500 cc’s and 160 hp. Whatever your speed or need, we’ve got you covered. All units are launched direc... Full story
PARTY TIME! -- Boating season is in full swing. As are parties. If you want a fantastic day on the water with a group of family, friends, or co-workers, there is no better way than to rent this party boat and spend the day on beautiful Bartlett Lake. All the amenities you'll ever need are already on board. Just bring your group, some food and drink, and be ready to enjoy! To ensure the dates you wish are available, call early to make your reservations: (602) 316-3378, info@bartlettlake.com.... Full story
Lake Pleasant Receives Funding for Interpretive Displays Recently, members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Collection Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. “Through the agreement, Lake Pleasant Regional Park will receive $10,000 to construct interpretive exhibits that focus on boating safety, aquatic recreation opportunities and educational matters,” said Maricopa County Supervisors’ Chair... Full story
Arizona Sailing Foundation Sets Fall Classes SET SAIL! -- Junior and senior high-school students can look forward to the fun of learning to sail by joining the ASF (of Arizona Yacht Club) classes this fall. Thirteen sailing days between Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 4 will be held at Tempe Town Lake. Boat handling, safety, docking, and racing procedures and tactics will be taught by highly qualified and US Sailing-certified instructors.... Full story
The Truth About Arizona’s Big Bulls When I took the job as editor of this newsletter, little did I realize that I would have to put my life in jeopardy by going undercover to get the scoop on some real eye-opening and explosive information! Last week I met with Wild “BB” (Big Bull) Wapiti… yep, the infamous “400” bull of the Forest Lakes area. We met at the Bugle restaurant well after closing hours, just me….and him. I could smell him even before I saw him…his odor drifted through the fro... Full story
