Welcome to the Summer Sailstice Annual Global Celebration of Sailing
June 23, 2012
Summer Sailstice is a global holiday that celebrates sailing. Held on the weekend closest to the summer solstice--this is the longest day to be on the water!
- The 13th annual celebration
- Last year more than 17,000 sailors signed up and participated
- They hailed from ports in more than 40 countries
- They included residents from all 50 U.S. states
All connected in a global celebration of sailing.
Its easy. Sign up, sail, celebrate and win.

Register here to participate in Summer Sailstice. Hit the waves and you're automatically eligible to win one of more than 400 prizes-- from a private yacht charter with Footloose Sailing Charters to sailing gear from your favorite marine suppliers.
The Summer Sailstice community allows you to quickly find others interested in joining your crew for a race or raft-up, creating a fun sail on the water or just hanging at the dock with like-minded enthusiasts.
There are no rules, no fees, no start times and no excuses!
Find an existing event
Connect with other Summer Sailstice participants in your area
Enter a team in the annual Build a Boat contest
Upload your sunrise and sunset photos
Join PirateCon activities on land and on the sea
Join us at the Encinal Yacht Club party
Summer Sailstice Teams with Sailors for the Sea
Summer Sailstice Teams with Sailors for the SeaOnce again, Summer Sailstice has teamed with the Sailors for the Sea, an important organization working to preserve the world's oceans. When you sign up this year, consider pledging $1 (or more) for mile that you sail on June 23 and 24. Select 'Summer Sailstice' on 'Type of Member' to donate. More information here.