Black Travel Clubs

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Black Travel Clubs

Here are a few clubs that organize trips for African American travelers.

· SKIING

* National Brotherhood of Skiers (773-955-4100, http://www.nbs.org), a Chicago-based umbrella organization, sponsors a popular annual black ski summit.

* Black Ski (301-231-3900, http://www.blackskiInc.com), located in D.C., meets monthly and sponsors ski trips in season and other recreational and cultural outings year round. Annual dues are $55.

* Capital Ski (http://www.capitalskiclub.org), located in D.C., meets occasionally and sponsors several ski trips a year. Dues: $35.

· SAILING

* Honey Let's Travel (510-222-6308, http://www.honeyletstravel.com), based in Richmond, Calif., organizes the annual Black Boaters Summit and other sailing excursions. No dues.

* Sankofa Odyssey (http://sankofaodyssey.home.comcast.net), based in D.C., organizes group sailing trips to worldwide destinations. For more information, sign up for the listserv through the Web site. No dues.

· DIVING

* National Association of Black Scuba Divers (800-521-NABS, http://www.nabsdivers.org, based in D.C., sponsors diving trips to destinations worldwide. Dues: $30.

* Underwater Adventure Seekers (http://www.uasdivers.org), based in D.C., meets twice monthly and sponsors diving trips to domestic and foreign destinations. Dues: $43.

* Deep Dreams Youth Program (202-726-3046) offers swimming and diving lessons and diving excursions for D.C. area youth and adults. Annual dues are $150, but financial assistance is available.

· NATURE TRAVEL

* The James P. Beckwourth Mountain Club (303-831-0564, http://www.beckwourthmountainclub.org), based in Denver, organizes hiking, camping and other outdoor trips through the Rockies and elsewhere in the West. Dues: $40.

* Fresco Adventures (301-352-5272) offers recreation and social programs in the D.C. area and other parts of the United States for youth and adults. To subscribe to the listserv, send an e-mail to frescoadventures@galaxymall.com. No dues.

-- Gary Lee