About us
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
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Lake Havasu McCulloch Cup Regatta
Lake Havasu State Park, 699 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, USThis MARCH Fleet 85 is going to the Lake Havasu McCulloch Cup regatta sponsored by Arizona Fleet 88!!
Sign-up here: register
This year the event is open to ALL catamarans so we are all going! Super excited to attend this new venue.
Did you know:
That Lake Havasu is BIG? Nearly the same size as Roosevelt Lake! It is about 45 miles long and 3 miles wide at its widest point.
That Lake Havasu was voted one of the best beaches in the entire US?? Per Conde Nast Traveler. I'm skeptical but now even more intrigued! Link: https://share.google/avFlmIew8eACdLGVW
"Havasu" means "blue-green water" in the local Havasupai language, reflecting the lake's vibrant color.
The venue has on-beach dry camping (Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor Lot 2) right on the water and super close to the yacht club (and bar)!
Lake Havasu is also the site of the London Bridge! Contrary to rumors, Robert McCulloch did know which bridge he was buying, and it is a top tourist draw in Arizona.
By all reports this is one of the nicest regatta venues out there!Event registration and details can be found on the Fleet website here: Lake Havasu McCulloch Cup. Come check it out!
The full Fleet 85 calendar is always on the website fleet85.com
Hope to see you on the water soon! Fair winds1 attendeeCinco de Mayo Regatta
Playa Bonita RV Resort, Puerto Peñasco, MXThe Cinco de Mayo Regatta is a fantastic annual race event put on in Rocky Point, Mexico by Fleet 85.
Normally held on the weekend closest to the Cinco de Mayo Mexican Holiday note that this year "Cinco" is being held in April. Yes, Cinco in April!!
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!
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Past events
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