The nonprofit Arizona Sailing Foundation offers sailing classes for high school students throughout the school year. Slam those books closed, put your phone in a waterproof bag and head for the lake! Spend one afternoon each week cruising around the lake and racing around the buoys!

Lake Pleasant is less than one hour north of central Phoenix. If you’ve never been there, plan at least 90 minutes to get your boat ready, in the water, and to the starting line.