named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Adopt-a-Boat
A program for members to engage with boats, though specific details are not provided.
Club Events
Organizes various events for members, including social gatherings and awards ceremonies.
Crew Connections
Connects skippers needing crew with individuals looking to race sailboats, providing a platform for matching and communication, including a WhatsApp group.
Introduction to Sailboat Racing
Offers educational classes for new sailors or those new to racing to learn more about race management and sailing.
Race Management
Organizes and manages sailboat races and regattas on Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake, including events like the Birthday Regatta, Tall Cactus Regatta, and Governor's Cup.
Sailing Classes
Provides educational opportunities related to sailing for members.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Youth Competitive Rowing Programs 4 activities
- Manage boat access through Adopt-a-Boat programOffers an Adopt-a-Boat program that allows members without their own boats to use club-owned Laser, C14.2, or Sunfish sailboats for Sunday afternoon racing and training sessions.
- Offering an Adopt-a-Boat ProgramProvides members who do not own a boat with the opportunity to adopt a Laser, C14.2, or Sunfish sailboat for use during Sunday afternoon racing and race committee training sessions.
- Provide sailing education and training programsOffers US Sailing-certified learn-to-sail classes for adults and juniors, women’s programs, race training, and race committee training, including at Tempe Town Lake. Also provides safety training through instructional videos on sailboat rescue, mark setting, and emergency procedures.
- Providing Sailing Education and TrainingOffers US Sailing-certified education opportunities, including learn-to-sail classes, junior programs, women's programs, race training, and race committee training.
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Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 2 activities
- Facilitate crew and skipper connectionsOperates a Crew Connections WhatsApp group and online crew list to help skippers find crew and crew members find sailing opportunities, including for racing and short-notice events.
- Facilitating Crew ConnectionsMaintains a crew list and operates a Crew Connections WhatsApp group and webpage to help skippers find crew and crew members find sailing opportunities for racing and other events.
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Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
- Host social and educational eventsOrganizes monthly meetings featuring local and national speakers, cruising events, social gatherings, and special club events year-round to support member engagement.
- Hosting Social and Community EventsOrganizes monthly meetings with speakers, cruising events, social gatherings, and special events like Lake Pleasant Raft-Ups, providing year-round opportunities for members and guests.
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Recreational Boating & Water-Based Festivals 2 activities
- Organize sailing races and regattasHosts year-round fleet racing at Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake for all skill levels, including weekly races, the Spring Series, Club Championships, and annual regattas such as the Tall Cactus Regatta and the Birthday Regatta for Charity. Records and publishes race results dating back to 2010.
- Organizing Sailing Races and RegattasOrganizes and records results for year-round fleet racing events for all skill levels and types of boats at Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake, including weekly races, the Tall Cactus Regatta, and the annual Birthday Regatta for Charity.
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Charity Galas and Auctions 1 activity
- Conduct charitable fundraising through regattasHosts charity-focused regattas such as the annual Birthday Regatta for Charity, which raised over $25,000 in 2025.
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Boating Safety Outreach & Monitoring 1 activity
- Producing Training VideosDevelops and provides training videos on topics such as Lake Pleasant Mark Setting and sailboat rescue and safety, covering aspects like righting capsized boats, towing, and person-in-water retrieval.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Providing Sailing Resources and SupportOffers members essential information and tools, including weather updates, event calendars, curated resources for time on and off the water, and club awards and honors.
- Support club operations and member resourcesProvides members with event calendars, weather updates, race score sheet collection, awards, and curated resources for time on and off the water, including branded apparel sales.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$16K31%
Investment income$2430%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$127K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -24.0%
relationships · 14
who they work with
- ASU Sailing Club Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
- Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
- Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the Adult Learn to Sail class.
- Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Suggests members take courses from the Arizona Sailing Foundation if they do not know how to sail.
- Blood Cancer United Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
- BoatUS Partner — Provides members with a discounted BoatUS membership.
- Cancer Support Community of Arizona Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
- City of Tempe Government — Requires users of adopted boats to read and follow regulations established by the City of Tempe for Tempe Town Lake use.
- Soldier’s Best Friend Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
- SunSail Partner — Offers members a 15% discount on SunSail services.
- Swanage Sailing Club Partner — Shares a sailboat rescue and safety training video from Swanage Sailing Club.
- US Sailing Network — Is a member organization of US Sailing, the national sailing organization.
- US Sailing Partner — Provides US Sailing-certified education opportunities.
- US Sailing Partner — Utilizes the US Sailing app for filing hearing requests for protests or redress.