What we’re about
Arizona Multihull Fleet 85 is a beach catamaran Sailing Club.
Despite the water-less landscapes there is sailing in Arizona! And yes, there is indeed a hardy band of people eking out a sailor's life here in the desert!
Fleet 85 is a multihull fleet, home to all makes of beach catamarans formed in early 2025 from the combination of Arizona catamaran Fleets 42, 66, and 514.
We enjoy sailing as a group. The benefits of the fleet are we help each other out with where (and when) to sail, with boat rigging (especially stepping the mast), with launching and landing (beach wheels are handy), we compete at race events, we assist each other on the water when we get into trouble, and maybe best of all: we gather round afterwards to rehash the day's excitement all over again around the campfire. The sailor stories have gotta come from somewhere! This all is usually followed by a damn good potluck!
We welcome new and experienced sailors. Sailing in Arizona does take some effort. Sailing locations can be far and the wind doesn't always blow (or it can blow too much!). But, when the conditions are right, there is nothing more fun or beautiful then beach-cat sailing!
Come sail with us!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Cinco de Mayo RegattaPlaya Bonita RV Resort, Puerto Peñasco
The Cinco de Mayo Regatta is the first of Fleet 85's annual "big two" regattas.
Whether you want to race, or just go down and sail on the warm waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez, this is the perfect event.
Event registration and details can be found on the Fleet 85 website here: Cinco de Mayo Details
See our facebook event is here: Cinco de Mayo Regatta
See our website for our full calendar here: www.fleet85.com
Contact the organizer (scott) if you have questions!
Hope to see you on the water! Fair winds! - Summer Days Sail, RooseveltRoosevelt Lake, Roosevelt , AZ
Come Sail With Us!
The Summer Days Sail is t-shirts and shorts sailing at Roosevelt Lake! At the end of May and beginning of June the Arizona sun has warmed up the water to perfection! Warm days, but comfortable water and cool nights make this a great summer camping and sailing event!
It is also the perfect event for first-timers. If you are a new boat owner come join us -- it's good to sail with others when learning the ropes, everyone is super helpful. Come for a day or the whole weekend!
We will be at Bermuda Flat/Horse Pasture. This is first-come-first-serve dispersed camping area. Not a lot of amenities (none really) but you can park your boat right on the (dirt) beach and camp right next to it. It is awesome. The fleet will arrive early Thursday to get a site for the group. Camping is $8 per night with the Tonto Pass. You can buy the passes in various locations in Phoenix, Tucson or Tonto Basin (google Tonto Pass). They now also have a kiosk at the entrance (but costs $12 night).
Bring you cats and all your water toys!
Potluck Saturday night!
When sailing we will be on VHF channel 72
Roosevelt is a beautiful lake roughly 2 hours from Phoenix and 2.5 - 3 from Tucson. Campfires, sailing stories and stars, and of course sailing.
If you have a beach cat (or other small craft) come sail with us! If not, well, come check it out! Come for the day or do an overnight-er. Roosevelt Lake is beautiful and worth a visit just by itself. See you there! Contact the organizer if you have questions.
See our facebook event for full details here: Summer Days Sail!
See our website for our full calendar here: www.fleet85.com
Contact the organizer (scott) if you have questions!Hope to see you on the water! Fair winds!
