SAMI
Sailing Association of Marco Island
Monthly Meetings and Social Events
In addition to cruising and raft-up events scheduled throughout the season, SAMI members and guests meet from November through May at local restaurants and community centers.
Membership Meetings
November 19, 2022 - Annual Membership Meeting at
* Sarazen Park, Marco Island from 4-6 pm.
Welcome in the upcoming holiday season while honoring some of our club traditions.
Members and guests are welcome to enjoy a pot-luck dinner with fellow sailing enthusiasts. Please provide a dish to share with others, in addition to the party sub from Subway provided by the club. Remember to bring your own beverage "BYOB" , utensils and plates.
We will be collecting unwrapped gift items for the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, as we have for so many years. Each year the need is greater and this year is no exception especially after the hurricane.
* Sarazen Park and parking lot are located at 930 Swallow Ave, Marco Island, FL 34145. Parking for MICA and Collier County Beach members is free. Parking is normally $8.00 for the general public.
January 12, 2023 - Cruising Forum from 6-8pm
Location to be determined.
Members and guest of SWFL sailing clubs are welcome to attend our first "Cruising Forum" of the season. Discussion topics will include Galley Tips + Best Galley Recipes. Participants are asked to bring their favorite galley meal and/or recipe for all to share.
March 9, 2023 - Cruising Forum from 6-8pm
Location to be determined.
The Cruising Forum affords an opportunity for Cruisers
to meet to discuss topics of interest, experiences
at sea and learn the secrets to successful
cruising. Specific topics are TBD.
Cruising & Raft-up Events
Due to Hurricane Ian some of these
events are subject to change.
January 21, 2022 - Keewaydin Island Cruise
Sail to and anchor off Keewaydin Island. Join other
sailors on the beach for a day of sun and fun.. Stay tuned in for details.
CANCELED AS OF NOVEMBER 2022
January 14 - 16, 2023 - Join our first cruising event of 2023... destination Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Cruise to the marina and enjoy all of the resort amenities or drive to the resort to participate in social activities with other club members. Join us for a Saturday evening barbecue at the marina and/or a Sunday lunch at a local restaurant. The MLK Day holiday weekend is popular with cruisers, so REGISTER with the marina ASAP to insure your SLIP!!! Call DOCKMASTER DAVE or CRAIG at (239) 463-8620 to make a reservation. Slips have been set aside for SAMI and GCSC, so mention SAMI's Rear Commodore Rick Reed to reserve a slip at the group rate.
This event is open to ALL Southwest Florida sailing clubs ! RSVP is required for this event.
February 17 - 20, 2023 - Cruise to Panther Key, a small uninhabited island with a sandy beach located about 25 nm South of Marco Island (coordinates: 25.8595453°, -81.5434167°). It is one of our most popular cruises. We will kick off President's Day holiday weekend with a Skipper's Dinner on Friday night, then cruise to Panther Key on Saturday for a weekend of bonfires on the beach and other fun activities.
This event is open to ALL Southwest Florida sailing clubs ! RSVP is required for this event.
March 24 - 27, 2023 - Cruise to the Marlin Bay Resort & Marina, Marathon, FL. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets, barbecues, and local restaurants. Reserve a slip prior to the scheduled cruise and experience the Marathon Seafood Festival, March 11-12. After our club cruising event, join others who choose to extend their travel by cruising to Key West, Dry Tortugas, Bahamas, and beyond. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date!
This event is open to ALL Southwest Florida sailing clubs ! RSVP is required for this event.
April 21 - 24, 2023 - Join the last cruising event of the season! Cruise to Cayo Costa just 4 nm West of Pine Island (coordinates: 26.685789, -82.245381). Cayo Costa, a State Park, is an island with a rich history of old Florida near the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. This event is open to ALL Southwest Florida sailing clubs ! RSVP is required for this event.
Join SAMI and mark your calendars for the
2022 - 2023 Season !
About Us
The Sailing Association of Marco Island, known as SAMI, was established in the Southwest Florida sailing community in September of 1969. For over 50 years SAMI's mission has been to encourage the sport of sailing; promote the science of navigation and seamanship; practice safety at sea; and to perpetuate good fellowship among sailing enthusiasts.
Cruising and More
SAMI is open to anyone who loves sailing, regardless of skill level, and is not limited to boat owners. Our Sailing Club is both owned and operated by it's own members. Membership allows members unlimited access to our social events, cruises and regattas.
