Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018

February 19, 2018 Lake Pleasant
AYC Leukemia Cup

It was a great weekend sailing in the Arizona Yacht Club’s Leukemia Cup & Birthday Regatta, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

The LLS History

For nearly 31 years, participants have been sailing, powerboating, and paddling in communities throughout the country in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Individuals form fundraising teams and the team that raises the most in their community receives the coveted Leukemia Cup.

All events help to fund life-saving research and treatment for blood cancers. Over $66 million has been raised since the first Leukemia Cup in 1988.

Arizona’s Commitment

The Arizona Yacht Club has been hosting an annual Leukemia Cup Regatta for over 10 years. The event is usually brimming with over 200 sailors, shore crew, and 70+ boats.

Unique Desert Sailing

Participants sail in exclusive Arizona offerings including the often cloudless blue skies and the seemingly infinite Black Mountains near Castle Hot Springs, Buzzard Neck and Humbug Bay. Later in the evening, the desert sky fills up with stars and sailors celebrate between the saguaro and ocotillo. The burros and coyotes can be heard in the distance. All this is just 45 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix on Lake Pleasant.

  • A Fantastic Sunset Finish to the Regatta
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: A fantastic sunset finish to the regatta No matter what your final place numbers are, the finishes are always spectacular at Lake Pleasant.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: A fantastic sunset finish to the regatta
    No matter what your final place numbers are, the finishes are always spectacular at Lake Pleasant.
  • A Lonely Catamaran Waiting for Wind
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: A lonely catamaran and her crew wait for a little wind. A lonely catamaran and her crew wait for a little wind. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: A lonely catamaran and her crew wait for a little wind.
    A lonely catamaran and her crew wait for a little wind. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
  • Another Fantastic Sunset Finish at Lake Pleasant
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Another fantastic sunset finish at Lake Pleasant Another Fantastic Sunset Finish at Lake Pleasant.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Another fantastic sunset finish at Lake Pleasant
    Another Fantastic Sunset Finish at Lake Pleasant.
  • Gloomy Kerploppus of the Wrinkle Boats
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Gloomy Kerploppus of the Wrinkle Boats Gloomy Kerploppus of the Wrinkle Boats on a lovely, not-so-gloomy Lake Pleasant. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Gloomy Kerploppus of the Wrinkle Boats
    Gloomy Kerploppus of the Wrinkle Boats on a lovely, not-so-gloomy Lake Pleasant. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
  • Sailing Out to the Starting Line
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Sailing out to the starting line Sailing out to the starting line for the 2018 Leukemia Cup Regatta at Lake Pleasant.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Sailing out to the starting line
    Sailing out to the starting line for the 2018 Leukemia Cup Regatta at Lake Pleasant.
  • Wrinkle Boats Rounding the East Mark
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Wrinkle Boats rounding the east mark A couple of Wrinkle Boats rounding the East mark with just inches to spare. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Wrinkle Boats rounding the east mark
    A couple of Wrinkle Boats rounding the East mark with just inches to spare. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
  • Racers Clustered Around the Committee Boat
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Racers clustered around the committee boat. Racers clustered around the Committee Boat. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Racers clustered around the committee boat.
    Racers clustered around the Committee Boat. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
  • Downwind Sailing Wing-on-Wing
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Downwind sailing wing-on-wing Amy loves downwind sailing wing-on-wing!
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Downwind sailing wing-on-wing
    Amy loves downwind sailing wing-on-wing!
  • Spinnakers Out on Lake Pleasant
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: The spinnakers come out for a nice downwind run on Lake Pleasant Spinnakers come out on Lake Pleasant. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: The spinnakers come out for a nice downwind run on Lake Pleasant
    Spinnakers come out on Lake Pleasant. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
  • Spinnakers Against a Mountain Backdrop
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Spinnakers against a mountain backdrop Spinnakers against a mountain backdrop. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.
    Leukemia Cup Regatta 2018: Spinnakers against a mountain backdrop
    Spinnakers against a mountain backdrop. Photo credit: Joanne Aspinall.