Summer Sailstice News & Stories
One Weekend to Capture the World of Sailing
by jarndt
One of the things we most enjoy about Summer Sailstice and, in fact, one of the primary reasons we created Summer Sailstice was to find a moment in time to recognize, connect and make visible the whole world of sailing.
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Ultimate Margaritaville Block Party Contest
by jarndt
Are you a son of a son of a sailor? Or just going sailing on Summer Sailstice? If so two opportunities emerge from Margaritaville:
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Beneteau Invites Sailors
by jarndt
Beneteau is inviting their ownes and sailors to join Beneteau for Summer Sailstice - because everyone should start their summer by hoisting their sails on the solstice weekend.
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Summer Sailstice is almost upon us. Have you signed up?
by Monica Grant
Well the last couple of weeks leading up to Summer Sailstice are extra busy with last minute sailors signing up and prize donations for the June 20 celebrations being finalized. Hopefully you’ve been checking out the Prize pages and keeping up with the ‘who’s who’ of the marine world and the… read more
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Take a Sail Ride with Offshore Sailing School and Celebrate Summer Sailstice
by Monica Grant
We all know that Summer Sailstice is a great time for the whole world to get together and celebrate sailing, but what if you don't own a boat or even know anyone else who owns a boat? Well, you can go along to North Cove Sailing School at Brookfield Place and join Steve and Doris Colgate's Offshore… read more
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Could your Summer Sailstice Celebrations Help Advance Marine Science?
by Monica Grant
On June 21, the official summer solstice, marine scientists are taking part in Ocean Sampling Day (OSD), and are inviting YOU to join them! MyOSD is a global campaign during which water samples are taken from around the world by scientists, together with everyday folk like you and me, in order to… read more
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Join Sailors for the Sea in celebrating World Oceans Day with a dose of #oceanoptimism
by Monica Grant
World Oceans Day is held every year on June 8, and is the United Nations' recognized day of celebration and action for our oceans. This year's theme is 'Healthy oceans, Healthy planet', with a special focus on stopping plastic pollution. As sailors, we are in a particularly good position to act as… read more
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US Sailing Hosts Sailors Everywhere
by jarndt
US Sailing is the go-to organization for sailboat racing in America, and kind of the de facto father figure for everyone else who enjoys the sport.
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Make Tracks On Summer Sailstice
by jarndt
Here's the main thing, the goal on Summer Sailstice is for everyone to hoist their main and make some tracks under sail. New tools make it easier to measure and share those tracks.
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The Biggest Summer Sailstice Raft-Up?
by jarndt
On San Francisco Bay the Unofficial Washed Up Yacht Club will be looking to best their 26 boat 2014 raft up in Clipper Cove off of Treasre Island in San Francisco Bay.
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