Summer Sailstice News & Stories
Need More Reasons To Take Up Sailing?
by Monica Grant
Almost everyday we are confronted with news stories, social media posts, and videos telling us that climate change i
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Summer Sailing Down Under: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Again!
by Monica Grant
So it’s the middle of winter, the year is almost over, and you’re sitting by the fire gazing out the window at your
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Does Your Favorite Sailor Have Everything He or She Needs To Be Ready for Summer Sailstice 2016?
by Monica Grant
Christmas is only 3 days away and if you're anything like me, chances are you haven't quite completed your Christmas Gift shopping list! Well fear not, we've put together a list of great ideas that will not only take care of 'last-minute' gifts, but are perfectly suited for that 'special sailor' in… read more
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Summer Sailstice 2016 Is On Its Way!
by Monica Grant
So it’s almost the weekend again, and for many of us our thoughts are turning to sailing! Or perhaps for those sailors in the northern parts, the thoughts are more about a lack of sailing. But fear not, winter will pass, and so too will those long dark nights. Before you know it the winter will… read more
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Happy Hobie Winner Shares Good Fortune and Good Sailing!
by Monica Grant
Celebrating sailing with Summer Sailstice earned this lucky lady a major prize from the Hobie Cat Company! But not one to keep things to herself, Helene shared her good fortune with some eager youngsters!
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Nominated For Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award
by jarndt
We were happy to hear we were recently nominated by US Sailing for the Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award which 'recognizes the men and women who are making significant cont
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Bringing Sailing to the People
by jarndt
One of the great challenges of introducing sailing to the public is it is often out of site and more difficult to reach.
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Get Ready for Summer Sailstice 2016!
by Monica Grant
Summer Sailstice 2016 is approaching faster than it may seem. I realize we still need to get through winter and spring before we can begin enjoying those twilight sails without freezing our fingers off, but the time will pass, and soon we’ll be shouting, “Raise the main, grab the sheets, more trim… read more
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Summer Sailstice 2016 earns one eager sailor a book prize!
by Monica Grant
Gaylen Smith will be spending his winter reading all about sailing adventures in French Polynesia thanks to author, Sally-Christine Rodgers!
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Myth: Sailing is complicated and expensive.
by jarndt
One perceived barrier to sailing, which Summer Sailstice aims to rectify, is the myth that sailing is expensive.
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