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Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Beetle Cat Class Chair Wins AC Gear

by jarndt

Wells Pile, Chairman of the New England Beetle Cat Boat Association, is another Summer Sailstice 2015 winner taking hope a package of 34th America's Cup 'swag'. 

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Excited Sunsail BVI Charter Winners Hail from Lake Michigan

by Monica Grant

We caught up on the phone with Terry and Allison Canade who were very excited to learn they had won the Sunsail BVI Charter for participating in this year’s Summer Sailstice. The couple had the pleasure of cruising the BVI a few years ago, and Terry said they’re now looking forward to revisiting… read more

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R2AK Happening Again In 2016

by jarndt

Very cool event. The first ever R2AK event was held this year (2015) with the 750 mile adventure race starting on June 7th in Victoria, B.C. and finishing in Ketchican, AK over the weeks ahead.

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West Marine $250 Gift Certificate Winner Sails Utah Lake

by jarndt

Scott and Becca Stowers have been participating in Summer Sailstice for several year as members of the Bonneville School of Sailing And Seamanship on Utah Lake in, you guess

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Greek Isles for Summer Sailstice? Yes please!

by Monica Grant

Great views and beautiful waters were on hand for this lucky crew...

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Marion, MA to Bermuda Race: A perfect way to celebrate the Sailstice

by saraharndt

Multiple sailors celebrated this year's Summer Sailstice by particpating in the Marion, MA to Bermuda Race. Beginning in 1977, "the spirit of the race is that all y

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"Smoke and Roses" sails beneath spectacular sunsets in Charlotte Harbor, FL

by saraharndt

With sails reefed and a close eye on the radar, sailing vessel “Smoke and Roses“ headed into Charlotte Harbor, Florida to do a half day charter on the day of Summer Sailstice.

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North Carolina: new home of the GoSun Stove Prize

by Monica Grant

Paul from North Carolina thought he was just out for a fun sail on Summer Sailstice, but as an added bonus he is one of this year's lucky prize winners!

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Summer Sailstice Sailing in Italy

by Monica Grant

Sailing with friends is one of the best ways to celebrate Summer Sailstice, and Paulo did just that...

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Sailstice Sailors Undaunted by Tornado Threat!

by Monica Grant

Sailors are a tough bunch, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Anyone who is prepared to raft-up their boat and stand firm in the face of tornado warnings is pretty tough in my book. Fortunately, it missed...

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