Summer Sailstice News & Stories
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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Announcing Video Contest Powered by Harken
by jarndt
SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2015) – For the 15th annual global celebration of sailing Summer Sailstice and Harken have teamed up to inspire sailors to bring the spectacular, action-packed world of sailing to life by submitting their best vid
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West Marine gives back with BlueFuture® Fund grants
by Monica Grant
On Monday June 8, West Marine will donate 5% of their retail and online sales in honor of World Oceans Day. The donation is a part of the marine retail giant's BlueFuture® Fund program, which supports marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and youth boating. The fund aims to raise up to $70,000… read more
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Check out the great new prizes and enter the Video Comp!
by Monica Grant
Lots of new prizes are being donated for Summer Sailstice sailors, plus we've announced the details of our video competition, and you know what they say - "You've gotta be in it to win it!" So get on board and sign up to sail with your family, friends, club or anyone, and have yourself a fun… read more
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Working Together to Promote Sailing
by jarndt
Published on May 28, 2015 | Sailing Scuttlebutt
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ALL TOGETHER NOW – SAILSFBAY.ORG INVITES EVERYONE TO SAIL THE BAY
by jarndt
SailSFBay.org is a Northern California non-profit dedicated to growing participation in sailing by publicizing access to sailing.
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