We are an informal group of non-motorized boaters. We use the club as a means to meet other like minded boaters, share day & multi-day trips, have club meetings, picnics & other activities.

We consist of kayakers, canoers & rafters for both white & flat water interests taking us to various lakes & rivers in AZ, UT, CO, CA & the Sea of Cortez, MX & Baja coastal waters. Club meetings are scheduled every other month (except July) starting in January. Any club member may initiate or organize a trip they want to share & have it announced on the SAPC website & E-newsletter. Annual membership dues are $15. To join go to the “Membership” link for application form & all info.  Our mailing address is:           PO Box 41443, Tucson, AZ 85717-1443

More About SAPC

Please Note: Our SAPC general meeting location, date & time has changed.  Our next meeting is 

Wed., 13 May, 2026

Location: Tucson City Council Ward 6, 

3202 E 1st St. Tucson, AZ.

Meeting Time: 6 to 7:55 PM.

There’s a small parking lot and on street parking.
SE corner of Anderson & 1st St. Enter from back (south) side of bldg. Click: “Meetings & schedule “
 

Bring-A-Friend
Let’s celebrate our new, larger meeting place. May is Bring A Friend month. Bring that friend* who’s always so interested in your paddling stories to the meeting. Let’s grow our numbers! Ask Peg for your entry to the bring-a-friend raffle for a piece of club swag.
*First time attendee

Meeting Presentation
Our presentation for May will be on kayaking safety-Presenter TBA. To start here’s a good article on the subject from “Paddling.com”.

13 Effective Ways To Stay Safe And Healthy At The Start Of Paddling Season

After months spent indoors, it’s safe to assume you and every other paddling lover in cold climates is eager to get back in the water. Returning to your paddling routine might feel easy, but early-season paddling comes with some added challenges. These unique difficulties make it all the more important to do all you can to stay safe and healthy at the start of paddling season.

Greetings from American Whitewater - March, 2026

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⚔️🌄🌊 Defending Oregon’s Rivers and Advancing New Protections on the Klamath:
In response to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) beginning a sweeping revision of its management plans in western Oregon, American Whitewater is urging the agency to evaluate newly free-flowing segments of the Klamath River for Wild and Scenic eligibility, to designate the Upper Klamath River Canyon as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern, and to balance their timber production ambitions with protection of our intact ecological resources and recreation experiences. The Resource Management Plans (RMPs) under revision apply across western Oregon, covering roughly 2.5 million acres of public land and dozens of whitewater rivers. These plans guide how BLM lands are managed for decades, shaping everything from timber harvest to recreation, wildlife, and river protection.
This revision is being driven by the BLM’s stated goal to significantly increase timber production. While timber is one important use of public lands, federal law requires BLM to manage these lands for multiple uses, including recreation, clean water, and fish and wildlife habitat. A failure to adequately manage rivers and their watersheds could result in lasting impacts to rivers across the region, including on 94! whitewater runs like the Rogue, Illinois, Klamath, and McKenzie (see map 1). American Whitewater joined partners including Outdoor Alliance and Earthjustice to push back on the BLM’s singular focus on timber production and advocate for a balanced, legally sound approach to public land management.
At the same time, we identified an important opportunity to expand river protections and conducted the analysis, mapping, and technical work needed to bring forward two proposals to the BLM. Then we went to DC and met with the Oregon congressional delegation and House Natural Resources Committee staff to discuss the protection of rivers–and the Klamath in particular. As BLM moves forward with its one-sided RMP revision, we’re pushing back and hopeful we can succeed in strengthening protections for the newly undammed Klamath and the rivers of OR.
📷 & 🗺️ @scottdharding
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