
SAMI
Sailing Association of Marco Island

The Sailing Association of Marco Island (SAMI) is
NOT ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
If you are interested in joining the Southwest Florida Sailing Community we encourage you to join the Gulf Coast Sailing Club (GCSC)!
Click HERE to access the GCSC Website to learn more.
Monthly Meetings and Social Events have been DISCONTINUED
Cruising & Raft-up Events
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.

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.