Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Word(s) of the Week: Starboard and Port

January 21, 2015 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.

Maiden Voyages - Terrific or Terrifying? It's Up To You

January 13, 2015 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.

Other People's Boats - Cruising With TSC, Inc.

January 8, 2015 by JR

Among the early sign-ups for Summer Sailstice 2015 is The Sailing Club, Inc., homeported - sort of - in Morristown, New Jersey.

Summer Sailstice Word of the Week - Gam

January 7, 2015 by JR

Raft-ups are one of the most popular ways to celebrate Summer Sailstice.

Growing Participation - Midwest Women's Sailing Conference

January 4, 2015 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.

Solstices – Ours, Mine and Theirs

December 18, 2014 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

Nautical Wheelers

December 12, 2014 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.

Tallship Volunteers - If You Come, They Will Build It

December 10, 2014 by JR

Ratty, the resident boat expert in Wind In the Willows, said it best: “There is absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simple messing around in boats.”