Summer Sailstice News & Stories
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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Other People's Boats - Cruising With TSC, Inc.
by JR
Among the early sign-ups for Summer Sailstice 2015 is The Sailing Club, Inc., homeported - sort of - in Morristown, New Jersey.
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Summer Sailstice Word of the Week - Gam
by JR
Raft-ups are one of the most popular ways to celebrate Summer Sailstice.
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Growing Participation - Midwest Women's Sailing Conference
by jarndt
One of the best things about Summer Sailstice is connecting with all the people and organizations who are introducing new people to sailing.
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Solstices – Ours, Mine and Theirs
by JR
If you're aware enough of Summer Sailstice to have visited this site, or participated in past Sailstices, you're aware of the simple concept: get as many people as possible out sailing on the weekend nearest the Summer Solstice, which takes place
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Nautical Wheelers
by JR
When the founders of Summer Sailstice conceived the idea back in 2001 of getting as many people as possible sailing on the first day of summer - aka the Solstice – they never specified it had to be on water.
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