At some time in your life you've stood on a sandy beach somewhere, on a lake or bay, and watched the beautiful sailboats moving gracefully through the waters. You might have thought “Someday...” but dismissed the thought because it looked like it would be very expensive to take up sailing and you don't own a boat.
Sound like you? If it does, here's some really good news...You can sail right now. You need to join the Philadelphia Sail Club. PSC has been around for 35 years and is run entirely by volunteers. This Club makes sailing opportunities available by chartering sail boats from top of the line companies, taking its members to places like the Chesapeake, the Caribbean Islands, Greece, Turkey and Tahiti.
The benefits are many: The members of the Club are from all areas, and are single, married and everything in between. Talk about a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, learn how to sail or improve your sailing skills! You pay only for the trips you choose to take, and there are many choices: maybe a weekend or two on the Chesapeake, or a week in Maine. How about Australia, or France (to name a few)? And talk about reasonable dues...only $40 a year. Don't know how to sail? You'll have the opportunity to learn as much as you want.
Here's how it works: The members of the Board decide when and where the Club will sail for the coming year. The Committees arrange for the charters – only top of the line boats and charter companies - and the costs are divided among those who sign on for the trip. All this is done by volunteers. The crews for each boat are selected by their levels of experience and beginners are always welcomed.
Membership brings you together with men and women who love to be on the water, enjoy people and challenges. Many life-long friendships (and a few marriages) have resulted from participation in the Club's activities. When you join this group, you'll come to know the serenity of sailing on calm waters, and the excitement and challenges of waters and winds that aren't so calm! Things couldn't look any better than the view of a sunset from the cockpit after a day of sailing, sipping your favorite beverage and listening to the tall tales of your crew mates.
When they are not sailing, this energetic and adventuresome group also participate in other land-based activities, such as group trips to concerts and art museums, as well as a Happy Hour each month.
So take that first step to get off that sandy beach and join a club that will take you to new and wonderful experiences with a group of fun loving, adventurous sailors ~ and Welcome Aboard!
The Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Cynwyd Club in Bala Cynwyd, PA, at 8:00 PM. Programs may include topics on sailing skills development or presentations on topics of interest to sailors, including Chesapeake Bay lore, famous nautical personalities, adventures on the water and many more. A social hour precedes the meetings, providing an excellent opportunity to meet members and learn more about the Club.
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by Helen Aruffo
