Summer Sailstice News & Stories
Scotcht Bonnet from Bill T
by Abby
Race from Rochester across lake Ontario around Scotch Bonnet Island and back, water temp in the middle of the lake was mid 40's (f) while on shore in the 70's. Race started at 7:30pm Friday nite and we rounded at 3:47pm Saturday
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Maiden voyage in Lake Huron
by Abby
What better way to celebrate sailing then with the launch of a recently build classic boat? Animikie, a 23’ Mackinac Boat built by the Alpena Boat Builders, conducted its maiden voyage and sea trials on June 21
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Mark Twain Lake Missouri another entry
by Abby
On Summer Sailstice, we held our annual Commodore's Cup which was a 9 mile staggered start race. Winds were light and variable but two thunderstorm cells approached as the race was ending! The 32 foot Oday, Wild
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Florida and Alabama Celebrate Sailstice
by Abby
We had a great weekend on the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast! Celebrated with a sail to our favorite anchorage, where we celebrated all weekend. Good friends, beautiful scenery, great weather, food and libations!
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Columbia River in Oregon
by Abby
Sailstice 2014 is in the booksI love the signing of the burgee tradition!
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Schooner Amistad
by Abby
Schooner AMISTAD, Connecticut's Flagship & Tall Ship Ambassador, comes to anchor at sunset along the coast of Maine:
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Central Idaho glassy waters...
by Abby
Didn’t get a big crowd (as you can see, conditions were slightly glassy) but we tried to represent Sailstice with last year’s t-shirt and my America’s Cup hat (no, no foiling was involved).
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Lake Perry Kansas
by Abby
Nothing like a new spinnaker to get the season off to a great start! Flying our new Spinnaker at Lake Perry Kansas!
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Chicago Sailing
by Abby
This past Saturday was a special day at Chicago Sailing! Every year on the Saturday closest to the Summer Solstice, sailors gather around the world to celebrate Sailstice, the global holiday of sailing.
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