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 (4)
See all- Fall Fever Sail, RooseveltRoosevelt Lake, Roosevelt , AZ
Come Sail With Us!
The Fall Fever Sail is warm water sailing (t-shirts and shorts!) at Roosevelt Lake!
If you have a catamaran, come out and sail! If not, come to camp or picnic with us at beautiful Roosevelt lake! You'll get a sweet day at the lake, be able to check out catamaran sailing, play in the lake (bring your SUP, kayak, etc) and more than likely you'll get a chance to sail!
This event is perfect for first timers with easy launch and land access and lots of knowledgeable sailors to help. Come for a day or the whole weekend!
We will be at Bermuda Flat/Horse Pasture. This is a 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!
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.
Contact the organizer if you have questions.
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!
- Piñata RegattaPlaya Bonita RV Resort, Puerto Peñasco
Pinata Regatta is a fantastic annual race event put on in Rocky Point, Mexico! The biggest Fleet 85 catamaran event of the year, this year is the 40th year of the event, so it will be our biggest and best ever!
Whether you want to race or just go down and sail on the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez this is the perfect event.
Event registration and details can be found on the Fleet website here: Fleet85.com. Details for getting a Playa Bonita RV park reservation are there too. Come check it out!
The full Fleet 85 calendar is also on the website.Hope to see you on the water soon! Fair winds!
- Orange Pumpkin Sailfest, RooseveltRoosevelt Lake, Roosevelt , AZ
Whoops! Scheduled this one on Hallow's Eve! We're leaning into it though! Move over November Sail, hello Orange Pumpkin Sailfest! This could be fun!
Last year our November event had spectacular winds and skies all weekend. Hoping for a repeat this year!
Day temps should still be perfect, water a bit cooler but nice, nights will be cool to cold, perfect for the campfire.
Roosevelt Lake is the perfect venue for first-time sailors or to bring friends out to try sailing. It is an easy launch-and-land right next to campsites. Come out for the day or the weekend and bring someone new!
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 group site. Camping is $8 per night with the Tonto Pass. You can buy the passes in PHX or TUC or Tonto Basin. They now also have a kiosk at the entrance (but costs $12 night).
Bring you cats and all your water toys!
Potluck Saturday night!
Check fleet85.com for our full calendar and other links to details.
- Fleet 85 @AYC Governor's Cup RegattaPleasant Harbor RV Resort , Peoria, AZ
The Arizona Yacht Club puts on their annual Governor's Cup Regatta!
This is a one-day race. Traditionally it has been a pursuit race where boats are given a handicap and start at staggered times -- in theory the boats should finish the race at about the same time! Lately, the AYC has been experimenting with different race formats. Anyway, it is a fun day with not just catamarans but a host of other kinds of sailboats. There may be 50-70 boats on the water, quite a sight to see!
Some sailors will come early and sail Friday as well or stay an extra day and sail Sunday. See you there!
See fleet85.com for our full calendar and links to additional details!
Contact the organizer (scott) if you have questions!
Hope to see you on the water! Fair winds!
