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Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Sailing Stories That Inspired

by jarndt

As a kid I was fortunate to have parents who started my brothers and I sailing in small boats. At first it was in a Sea Snark and then a 10’ Turnabout (or National 10). Sailing was fun.

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How Do You Publicize Your Sailstice Event?

by jarndt

There are lots of open houses, rallies and other events created to celebrate sailing.  Many are inviting all sailors to come join them on the water.

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We've got some great new Prizes lined up for Summer Sailstice participants!

by Monica Grant

This week has been extra busy with lots of new prizes being organized for the June event, which out of interest is now only 5 weeks away! So if you haven't yet, make sure Sign up or you might miss out on one of the year's most excellent sailing celebrations!

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Mount Gay Burgee winners!

by Abby

Congrats to Steve who will go for a sail in the St. Lawrence sea way out of Quebec City as I will be preparing my new-to-me Freedom 39 for the delivery to Halifax, Nova Scotia the following week.

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Navionics Winners!

by Abby

Congratulations to Peter and Deborah who were our early bird winners!  We look forward to updating with some of their Sailstice stories and pics after they go sailing on June 20!

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Another Way To Sail Summer Sailstice?

by jarndt

'What if I don't have a boat?'  That's a question we often hear when we're describing the Summer Sailstice sailing celebration.

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Sunrise – Sunset Sailstice Sailing

by JR

“Sunrise, sunset, swiftly flow the days….”

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It's Mother's Day! Will you give your mom your Prize?

by Monica Grant

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers wether you're sailing or not. Have a look at this weeks new prizes and maybe drop a few hints to the hubby or kids.

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Rediscovering Wind

by jarndt

Sailors have known for millennia that things go better with wind.

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