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Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Tallship Volunteers - If You Come, They Will Build It

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.”

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New York Times Sailing Video Report IMOCA Ocean Masters

by jarndt

We're always happy to see positive and inspiring news of sailing in the major media.

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Sailboat Rescue

by jarndt

One of the best opportunities for new people to get into sailing is to visit 'Craig's List' and restore a boat that's been languishing in a field.

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Massapoag Sunfish Fleets Celebrated

by jarndt

The longest day of the summer brought a mixing of finishes in the Sunfish fleet today. For the first time in almost a year, the Laser fleet showed up just to make things interesting. There were extreme wind shifts.

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Save The Date - 2015

by jarndt

September 23 is the fall Equinox and, for many, the 2014 sailing season is winding down. Read our fall newsletter with a look ahead to planning your weekend of June 20, 2015 Summer Sailstice sailing.

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Summer Whale Tales from Monterey Bay

by jarndt

Summer Sailstice participant, Esta Lee Albright, sailed his Ranger 26 'Valkyrie' out of Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club to enjoy some summer sailing after the Sailstice.  There was much more to enjoy than just sailing:

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Burgas Bay, Pomorie, Bulgaria – “Hobie Island Club Bulgaria!”

by Abby

Burgas Bay, Pomorie, Bulgaria – “Hobie Island Club Bulgaria!”  

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Summer Sailstice 2014 Aboard Sirocco, a 43’ J/130

by Abby

Every year in June our club, Oceanside Yacht Club, schedules a cruise/race to Dana Point, California which is 21 miles north of our harbor.&n

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Gilligan’s Island, Puerto Rico “Hobie Island Club Puerto Rico!”

by Abby

LOCATION: Gilligan’s Island, Puerto Rico “Summer Sailing Get-a-way!”                     

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Fun First: Second Annual Galiano Sailing Regatta

by jarndt

Summer Sailstice mission is to showcase the full spectrum of sailing which, for just about all participants, is a form a recreation.

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