Summer Sailstice News & Stories

The Perfect Excuse to SAIL

July 12, 2022 by Sailing Avocet

Summer Sailstice is not only an inspiration to #RaiseYourSails, but also a great excuse to take your boat to explore new horizons. Chuck and Suki Spillner know exactly what we mean!

This year’s Smith Creek Roundup during the Summer Sailstice brought out 13 Blokart land sailors! The winds were all over the scale out on the playa, giving the sailors plenty of opportunities to sail all day long!

Sailing in Second Life

July 6, 2022 by Sailing Avocet

Remember our Ambassador Dave Bloch and his unique Summer Sailstice celebration? Let us refresh your memory: Dave sailed on June 18th alongside hundreds of other sailors without even getting his keel wet!

Owl Harbor Wins the Raft-Up Contest!

July 6, 2022 by Nicki Bennett

The winner of this year's Raft-Up contest is Devery Stockon of Owl Harbor in Isleton California.

SF Bay on Sailstice Day!

June 29, 2022 by Sailing Avocet

We have a soft spot for San Fransisco Bay as it is not only our headquarters, but also where we find a lot of incredible sailors!

The Solstice on Flathead Lake, MT

June 23, 2022 by jarndt

After witnessing 22 years of Summer Sailstice celebrations from all corners of the blue planet we should no longer be surprised by any of the places people sail.

The Avocet Crew Celebrates Sailstice

June 23, 2022 by Sailing Avocet

"Raise the burgee!" Chris said as Quincey and I followed suit, hoisting the 2022 Summer Sailstice into place.

Ways to Share Your Sailstice

June 17, 2022 by Nicki Bennett

The 22nd Summer Sailstice celebration kicks off tomorrow. It doesn't matter how you sail or what you sail on, just that you get out there and get our sails up!!