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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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Muskegon

by Abby

We sailed with friends & their two boys to White Lake Yacht Club from Harbortown in Muskegon.  They roll up the sidewalks early so the Dads dinghied into town to the antique (historical marker & all) Dog & Suds for a g

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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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