Summer Sailstice News & Stories
New Orleans Home of Sailing Saints.
by jarndt
New Orleans was the site of a gathering of US Sailing ‘saints’ - the people who are on the front lines of sharing sailing with the youth of America through community and youth sailing programs.
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Summer Sailstice Word of the Week – Lee
by JR
Lee” has a myriad of meanings these days – alleys, blue-eyed girls, a brand of jeans. It was a type of medium tank in World War II. And it is a common first and last name over much of the world.
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Dinner And A Movie
by JR
While sailing is the main focus of Summer Sailstice, doing something 'sailing related' counts, too.
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Our One Bridge Fiasco
by jarndt
San Francisco's 'Three Bridge Fiasco' run by the San Francisco Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society at times resembles San Francisco's sometimes 'loopy' Bay to Breakers Race.
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The West Coast’s Wackiest Race - by Scuttlebutt Sailing
by jarndt
Scuttlebutt editor Craig Leweck tells of 'the fiasco' - now with 369 boats signed up to start on Saturday:
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Pet Projects
by JR
Did you catch the news item about the “pet” stingray that entertains visitors to a marina in New Zealand? These days, Brutus attracts almost as many stingray lovers as berthers to Gulf Harbor Marina, on the North Island.
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Summer Sailstice Destinations - Hobie Island Club Bulgaria
by jarndt
Wondering what to do for the upcoming Summer Sailstice? In the next few months, we'll feature some fun stuff other people have done in the past that may give you ideas for this year.
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Winter Solstice GoPro Winner!
by Abby
We had some good entries for our Winter Solstice GoPro Prize contest and the winner is Dana from Seattle! She shares her tale: Dark and Stormy Sail
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Word(s) of the Week: Starboard and Port
by JR
And Therein Lies the Confusion The language of sailing is confusing enough to newbies, but there were times when it was confusing to longtime sailor men, too. Consider exhibits A and B: starboard and port.
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Maiden Voyages - Terrific or Terrifying? It's Up To You
by JR
Many people new to Summer Sailstice ask the same question: “What exactly do I do?” Our answer is simple: “Go sailing.” That's it. On June 20 – the longest day of the year (aka the Summer Solstice), just cast off the docklines and go.
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