__Our History_______
 

In the summer of 1987, a couple of single ladies bought a sailboat to enjoy Lake Pleasant, but they didn’t exactly know how to sail. So, they advertised in a local newspaper asking for single people to join and teach them. They received lots of replies from a number of interested, and interesting, people. After a few lessons, parties, picnics, and such, they decided to call themselves the “Single Sailors” Club. The ladies served as the Commodore and First Mate, with a small “Board” of assistants. Within a few years, others took over responsibility for the Club and the total number of members rose to 50, most with boats on local lakes. They sailed Bartlett Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and Lake Pleasant, as well as Rocky Point, Mexico and more. Over time, the group decided they needed to incorporate. In 1995, "Single Sailors" was incorporated with bylaws, rules and waivers, and formal membership. Over time, as members married and didn’t want to leave, the Club opened to both single and married members. A contest to find a new name resulted in the “Sailing Adventure Club” in 1997.
 

__Who We Are Now_______
 

Today, the Sailing Adventure Club is a social club based in the area of Phoenix, Arizona with activities ranging from local sailing, and non-sailing, events to out-of-country sailing adventures. We are no longer a singles group, but Beware... to date, 10 couples have met and married within the Club!

Officers and a Board of Directors manage the Club consistent with our Constitution and Bylaws. Election of officers and board members is held annually at our January meeting. Officers include:
   Commodore
   Vice-Commodore (and Membership Director)
   Secretary
   Treasurer
   Website Director
   Newsletter Editor
   Blue Water Director - [out-of-town sail events]
   Freshwater Director - [local sail events]
   Social / Activities Director
   Publicity Director
   and, the Rear Commodore
International Trips are coordinated by a separate volunteer coordinator, as trip planning and coordination does not match the term of office for officers and directors. Our Chapter documents can be viewed through the following links.

    -   Chapter Constitution and Bylaws  (.pdf)                    -   Membership Application and Waiver  (.pdf)

** Constitution and Bylaws were Revised as of December 2012.
-- View document with revision markups:    HERE

 
__Members & Meetings_______
 

Membership is open to adults over age 21, single or married. Sailing experience is appreciated but not necessary. Lessons are available for those novices eager to learn. The membership year is October 1 through September 30, and Dues are $35 per year for individuals or $50 per year for married couples. Membership is required for out-of-town sailing events. Members and non-members are welcome at all other events. Membership is required to receive the newsletter and membership list. Temporary 90-day memberships are available for $15.00 for a single-trip activity.

Chapter general meetings are held quarerly in conjunction with chapter events (see calendar for schedule). Everyone is welcome to attend, and guests are welcome to jin us at our general meetings and learn more about us. View our upcoming meetings calendar.
 

NOTE for Year 2012/2013:   As a big Thank You and show of appreciation for our membership, it was decided that dues for all existing members will be waived for the 2012/2013 Membership Year. All persons with SAC membership as of September 2012 will have their memberships extended through September 2013.
 

__What We Do for Fun_______
 

   Blue Water Cruising - International
Our first international trip to the British Virgin Islands in 1994 had about 50 participants, with follow-up trips there in 1998 and 2006. Other international trips have included Greece in 1996, Tahiti in 1999, Belize in 2002 and 2008, France in 2004, Italy in 2007, Croatia in 2009, and the Carribean/Grenadines in 2011.

   Blue Water Cruising - Regional
Several sailing trips in California are held annually in San Diego, San Francisco Bay, and to Catalina Island. Other U.S. trips have included the San Juan Islands in 2000, Chesapeake Bay in 2003, the Florida Keys in 2005, and Newport/Nantucket in 2011.

   Freshwater Sailing - Local
Regular sailing excursions are held within Arizona at locations including Bartlett Lake and Lake Pleasant.

   Events and Activities - Social
We are more than just a sailing club. Besides sailing trips, various activities over the years have included participation in the Electric Light Parade in downtown Phoenix with a pirate ship and a Noah’s Ark float, the Double D Regatta at Lake Pleasant, day sails at local lakes, campouts at local lakes and on the Rim, trips to Rocky Point, hikes, bike rides, horseback rides, movie nights, culinary dinners, wine tastings, happy hours and dancing, theater events, museum events, art shows, sporting events, Oktoberfest celebrations, Las Vegas weekends, shows at local casinos, holiday parties and New Year’s celebrations.