Local Summmer Sailstice participants are using the tools available on the site to help get the word out in their local news media. Summer Sailstice is growing because many groups across the country are creating their own events and then publicizing them in their local media.
Often the media only covers sailing when a billionaire gets on the water or a sailboat sinks. But we all know there's so much more to sailing but it's hard for the media to cover because we're all so spread out, we sail in such different ways (kiteboards to tallships), there are so many different kinds of boats and events. Summer Sailstice gives us all something we all do together - in our own unique way.
Here's some links to some of the 2012 Summer Sailstice coverage. Simple things like posting your local event on Yelp can bring you local participation. See what others are doing and use the Summer Sailstice tabs to Yacht Clubs, Boat Classes or Schools/Associations to use the pre-written press release to get your own news out!
Alaska
San Franciaco Bay in Bay Crossings
San Francisco Event Posting
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
BYM News
Sail World
US Sailing Blog Posting
Cruising World Magazine
Professional Boatbuilder Radio - Radio Interview
Your Cruising Editor
San Francisco Calendar - Yelp Calendar Listing
Oakland Events Calendar - Oakland, CA
Carol Cronin blog in Boats.com
You can help spread the good word on your sailing plans by simply sending a quick press release to your local media. Copy is written for you to adapt. Just go to the Yacht Club, Fleet or Association tabs above and click on the 'Press Release' link.
