SUMMER SAILSTICE 2010, JUNE 19 at Treasure Island on San Francisco Bay

11AM to 8pm - An all day festival celebration sailing on San Francisco's island in the Pacific.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION!  Summer Sailstice brings together everyone who loves wind, water and sail! Sail in, motor in, or just come down for a full weekend of sailing, cruising, racing, windsurfing and onshore entertainment.

A benefit for Treasure Island Sailing Center.

If you don't have a boat, don't worry...  sailboat rides are available with a nominal donation to TISC, watch sailboat racing and enjoy live music at the festival village. Or see if you can hook up with a ride on the Latitude 38 crew list or visit the new, complete Bay Area access to sailing resource: gosailingsf.org. For boaters:  On top of all the other fun there is free anchorage with complimentary water taxi and dinghy dock availability to enjoy one of the most idyllic spots on the Bay.  Racers unable to anchor or stay overnight can raft up stern-to at the Treasure Isle Marina guest dock as space permits. Download this PDF for navigation news on Bay Bridge project

Complete Summer Sailstice Details:

• A Festival overview
• Detailed schedule of events
• Directions to the Festival
• Complete 2010 musical line-up
• Background on Summer Sailstice
• Sailing/treasure hunt/pirate pictures from past years at: FlikrSailstice

Festival Overview: Here's what's in store!

	Cruise in: Boaters enjoy a free anchorage with spectacular views of San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, the old and new Bay Bridge spans. Complimentary water taxi service and dinghy dock make it easy and fun to reach the shoreside entertainment. Our map helps you find the way, or click here for directions. Driving and public transit: For those arriving by land yacht, free parking is available. The island has regular bus service from San Francisco. Click here for directions.
The Sailstice Festival Village features food, beverage, vendor booths and new boats on display.	Our menu includes tri-tip and chicken sandwiches, caesar salad, fruit, chips, Numi Teas, sodas and water. On tap will be tasty Hansen sodas, Lev's Kambucha Lagunitas beer, cocktails featuring Treaty Oak Rum, San Francisco Vodkas, Pisco Punch, and a selection of wine.
Boats on display: At dock, you'll be able to tour the sailboats from Corsair, Hanse, Catalina, Island Packet, Beneteau,  and the 100 year old Master Mariner Classic, 'Polaris'. On the hard, you'll be able to see a selection of skiffs and dinghies, including the fast-as-lightning Australian 18, the Weta trimaran and Optimist sailing dinghy. Thanks to our sponsors!	Boatbuilding contest: You've never seen anything like this. Sponsored by WoodenBoat magazine and Berkeley Marine Center, you'll watch teams build boats from the ground up starting in the morning and try to launch and row them in the afternoon!  Download contest details here. Welcome the San Francisco Giants! The San Francisco Giants will join sailors this year with their promo team in the 'Orange and Black Attack' tent where they'll have prizes and giveaways for the whole family.
	Sailstice Festival World Music: You'll be entertained by five bands spanning folk songs, traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian performances, sea chanteys, and a classic-rock tribute band. Click here for a complete schedule.
YRA big boat racing (ODCA/HDA): If you would like to race One-Design or PHRF for the OCSC Sailing Summer Sailstice trophy sign up to race with the Yacht Racing Association (YRA). Race management by South Beach Yacht Club with start finish off the NE corner of Treasure Isle.  Racers are invited to raft up at Treasure Isle Marina after the race.  Awards ceremony at the Sailstice Festival. Get a copy of the sailing instructions here.
	Sailboat rides, courtesy of Club Nautique, Tradewinds Sailing Center, Modern Sailing and Mission Creek Sail Tours, will be available from the Treasure Isle Marina docks.   Signups begin at 11:00am; last ride departs at 4:00pm. Rides on our modern cruising sailboats are first-come, first-served, subject to weather and availability and require sign-up on site. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Suggested donation of $10 to the Treasure Island Sailing Center to benefit community sailing scholarships.
Demonstrations: In addition to the boatbuilding competition, we are excited to be showing two thrilling demonstrations. Thanks to Chad Frietas of Nelson Yachts, the high performance Australia 18 skiffs will be on display ashore.
	Photo Renegade:  Photo Renegade will be doing photo shoots on the beach during Summer Sailstice!
DO GOOD
Do good: The Sailstice community believes in protecting the oceans and waterways that give us so much joy and in bringing kids in touch with the power and wonder of wind and water. As part of your Sailstice holiday, do two things:	1. Sailors for the Sea by taking part in the Virtual Circumnavigation of the Americas. It's easy. Just check off the Virtual Circumnavigation box when you sign up at the global Sailstice site and make a pledge for every mile you sail. The money goes to protect our oceans, and your miles move all participants virtually forward in a grand circumnavigation of the the Americas. 2. Sponsor a youth sailor at Treasure Island Sailing Center. TISC reaches out to kids from all communities and backgrounds, building teamwork, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. It's easy and fun to sponsor a youth sailor.
Just for kids and youth sailors
Dinghy sailing demonstrations:  Look for small boats from TISC and other sailing dinghies demonstrating small boat sailing on the cove.  Have a dinghy - bring it over and join us for a sail! It will be a great weekend to sail dinghies in the cove.  Bring yours by and just plan a day of sailing in Clipper Cove.  Sail to the beach for the Treasure Hunt or pay a visit to TISC.
	Buried treasure! There's nothing like digging in the sand for buried treasure! Treasure Island Yacht Club lets kids dig with pirates and find coins for prizes. Parents are welcome to supervise. Trowels and pirate garb welcome. Digging will begin on the beach at approx. 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00.  Check with TIYC for precise times.

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Recent San Francisco Press on the event:

San Francisco Examiner
Coast Views Magazine

Latitude 38 E-Book (Download free copy of June issue for pages 86-87)

Detailed Schedule

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Thanks to our sponsors for supporting San Francisco community sailing at Treasure Island Sailing Center and making this free event possible!

Supporting Sponsors   

Boatbuilding Contest Sponsors: Woodenboat Magazine, Berkeley Marine Center

Event Sponsors/Exhibitors:

 Berkeley Marine Center, Club Nautique,  Farallone Yachts/Catalina, Grand Marina, Hanse Yachts, Hyde St. Pier, Interlux, J/world,  List Marine, Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, Marina Village, Mission Creek Sail Tours / SF, Modern Sailing, OCSC Sailing, Passage Yachts, Pier 39, San Francisco Giants, Save the Bay, Seven Seas Cruising Asssociation, Tradewinds Sailing Center, Treasure Island Sailing Center,  West Marine, Weta Trimaran, Windrider Trimaran, WoodenBoat Magazine, Wylie Yachts

Learn More about

• Master Mariners Benevolent Association: www.mastermariners.org
• Treasure Island Yacht Club: www.tiyc.org
• Treasure Island Sailing Center: www.tisailing.org

Thanks to Oliva Global Communications for consulting and packaging of the Summer Sailstice Festival.

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Directions to the Summer Sailstice SF Festival

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By boat. Clipper Cove is where Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island meet. It opens to the east, facing Emeryville and alongside the eastern span of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. Vessels with greater than 5 foot draft should enter the cove on a rising tide and hug the north side of the entrance as indicated by the orange line in the Google Map. You may be crossing youth dinghy races, so slow down, keep watch and be prepared to avoid them. Proceed west to the large anchorage area in blue. Watch your depth and be mindful of vessels rafted with bow and stern anchors, as they will not swing with the wind. The bottom is mud. The dinghy dock is indicated on the map. "Summer Sailstice Festival" or "Sailstice Water Taxi" may be hailed on VHF 72 between 12:00pm and 8:00pm.

By car. Treasure Island is in the middle of San Francisco Bay and is reached via the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (Interstate 80). Whether coming from the East Bay or San Francisco, be sure to stay in the left lane and be prepared to exit at slow speed for Treasure Island. Proceed down the hill toward Treasure Island, pass the Marina, and continue through the now unused guard gate. Make your first right turn onto California Avenue. Event parking will be on your right and is free. The Google Map may be used to obtain driving directions to the indicated parking area.

By public transportation. Treasure Island is served by San Francisco Muni bus number 108, with a direct connection from the TransBay Terminal at First and Howard Streets in San Francisco.

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Musical Line-up:

Download full music flyer HERE

Barbary Ghosts  http://www.myspace.com/thebarbaryghosts

Joan Wilson Rueter, Jason Williams and Shawn Magee.  With their salty yet sweet vocal harmonies blending seamlessly over a core of fiddle, guitar and accordion, The Barbary Ghosts evoke the best of a bygone era, bringing you back to the days of sailing ships and whiskey soaked dancehalls.  From traditional sea chanties, to rowdy singalongs, to tear jerking ballads, the Ghosts bring a fresh take on old standards as well as creating clever original songs that you'd swear you'd heard somewhere before.
 

Na Mamo No`eau  http://www.namamonoeau.net

Na Mamo No`eau is a H_lau created to educate, enrich and entertain through performances of the songs (mele), stories (mo’olelo) and dances (‘auana a me kahiko) of the Hawaiian people. This H_lau also acknowledges the roots (na kumu) of its Hawaiian heritage through performances inspired by other Polynesian cultures (na ‘ike a me na hana).  The H_lau seeks to amply demonstrate that these traditions (na mo’o) and cultural expressions can improve the human condition.  Na Mamo No`eau has performed for Lucas Films / Skywalker Ranch, the Oakland Athletics, Coca Cola, Tonga Room / Fairmont Hotel, various Bay Area yacht clubs, and many special events.

Michael McNevin & Patrick McClellan  www.michaelmcnevin.com

Michael McNevin:  A San Francisco Bay Area native, Michael McNevin has logged 15 years of concerts across the  U.S. , and he's been a main stager at some of the bigger music festivals around, including the Strawberry,  Kerrville , and  Philadelphia folk festivals. He has a seasoned voice, accomplished guitar work, and is known for a distinct and vivid brand of storytelling in his lyrics. He is a past winner of the  Kerrville New-folk award in  Texas , a 5-time winner of the West Coast Songwriters Association "Song Of The Year", and was nominated for "Artist Of The Year" by the National Academy Of Songwriters. Michael is now in the studio recording his sixth effort, tentatively titled "Kickin’ Tires". Two of the new tracks - 'This Town Is Gonna Change' & 'I Shot Broncho Billy' - are also heard in the 2009 indie film “Weekend King”. Michael has five songs in the film, and a cameo role as a broke and lovesick bartender who sings in the corner between drinks. In addition, Michael is an Etch A Sketch artist of some renown. His music and art have been featured on CBS "Evening Magazine", numerous news and entertainment segments on NBC, ABC, & Fox, and in dozens of magazine and newspaper articles.  He recently converted an 1860s barber shop in  Niles , Ca into “The Mudpuddle Shop”; a performance arts space for concerts, jams, lessons, & writing workshops. The shop also serves as the Golden Spike Headquarters - where a host of locals greet and guide riders of the historic Niles Canyon Railway trains that run through the canyon.

Patrick McClellan:  Patrick also hails from the San Francisco Bay Area.  He grew up playing rock and roll in garage bands, and was a professional musician during the 1960s. After a brief hiatus, he resumed his musical career in the following century as upright bassist for Michael McNevin. He has performed with Michael at venues including  Berkeley 's Freight & Salvage Musical Hall, the  Kerrville ( Texas ) Wine and Music Festival, and the West Coast Songwriters' Association Annual Conference "Sunset Concert". His other current projects include roles as guitarist and bassist for his rock cover group, the Niles Canyon Band, and The Real Placebos, a swing jazz quartet, both based in the  East  Bay . Patrick also lives in  Niles and is a geologist in his daytime gig.

Siva Polynesia  http://www.myspace.com/sivapolynesia

Siva Polynesia is a family based entertainment dance company.  Our entertainers are a collective group of award winning artist who have performed professionally within the islands of the Pacific and beyond.  Siva Polynesia is under the direction of Jenny Taloa who is an accomplished award winning Tahitian dancer with over 20 years experience in Polynesian performing arts. Her main focus is to share the culture to children and in our community, in hopes of teaching and performing the fascinating cultures of Polynesia through art and dance.
 

Bowjones

A group of musicians who lived through the times when "classic rock" was new... Bowjones - bringing the vibe and atmosphere of the 60's thru 90's back to the future! A tribute band of brothers performing the classic rock you grew up with!

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Summer Sailstice 2010 began on the winter solstice, December 21st 2009!

Check out the celebration at Angel Island!

2009 REVIEW - Have a look at pictures and activities from Summer Sailstice 2009:

Videos and Pictures from the 2009 Treasure Island Event:

Narrated Video from VidSF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db5eVoCEi6g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMMmZ1iPlAo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTOvRa2ePzE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMMmZ1iPlAo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db5eVoCEi6g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTOvRa2ePzE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juwnf8Lu8ow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90y1aN-GmE

Photos:

Russ Breeds photo album

http://picasaweb.google.com/ddlozier/SummerSailstice2009?feat=email#

http://picasaweb.google.com/arianepaul/SummerSailstice2009#

http://www.flickr.com - type 'sailstice' into 'Search'

Winter Sailstice Event:  San Francisco sailors also participated in a Winter Sailstice sail to start the 6 month countdown to Summer Sailstice 2009. It was the shortest day of the year and they'll all be getting longer and closer to Summer Sailstice 2009. Thanks to those who joined us on San Francisco Bay for a casual and salutary sail to the beginning of the return of the sun to the North. Check out more winter solstice sailors featured here in 'Lectronic Latitude.

2008 REVIEW - Have a look at pictures and activities from Summer Sailstice 2008:

Thanks to all of you who sailed in, swam in, drove or came via transit. We had a fantastic day celebrating sailing on Treasure Island. Clipper Cove was filled with 85+ boats at anchor, almost 140 boats raced from the TISC docks, 75 boats raced with the YRA, 50+ kids discovered buried treasure on the beach, over 150 people enjoyed free sailboat rides and five fabulous bands played from noon to 8pm. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year on the weekend of June 20/21. Until then enjoy a great season of sailing. For pictures and more Summer Sailstice at Treasure Island visit:

Photos from Ariane Paul
http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2008-06-23&dayid=132
http://web.mac.com/fredeagle/Site/sailstice.html
http://charlesthomasphoto.webng.com/SummerSailstice/
http://www.summersailstice.com/content2.php?article_id=116
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lben/sets/72157605792289698/

Air travel, automobile and recreational vehicle use, and cruise ships produce anywhere from 0.4 to 2.2 tons of carbon dioxide per family, and consume large amounts of fuel. Whether you're a sailor or non-sailor, cruiser or racer, windsurfer or kiteboarder, strike back at global warming and qualify for over 300 prizes with the Bay's best on-the-water party: the 9th annual Summer Sailstice SF Festival at Treasure Island, June 21, 2009.

About Summer Sailstice

The Summer Sailstice San Francisco Festival is part of the global holiday of Summer Sailstice. Guided by an organizing committee of sailing organizations and businesses, the Festival intends to be Northern California's largest on-the-water celebration for everyone who loves harnessing wind, water, sun and sails to power their fun. See the feature story on Summer Sailstice SF Festival in Bay Crossings

Summer Sailstice was founded in February 2001 by John Arndt, as the global, annual celebration of sailing held on the summer solstice.

The annual Summer Sailstice sailing event is free to all participants and has grown from 200 boats signed up in 2001 to well over 2,000 boats today. Since many sailors join in the fun on boats signed up at http://www.summersailstice.com//, the actual number of Summer Sailstice sailors participating is estimated at almost 10,000 annually.

"The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces,
or at least not try to defy them." – Paul Hawken

More about Summer Sailstice

Since 2001, sailors from around the world have come together on the summer solstice to create a global celebration of sailing called Summer Sailstice. The 2008 event is celebrated on the weekend of June 21 and 22 by over 10,000 sailors worldwide. Founded as a way to unite the diverse and dispersed community of sailors, Summer Sailstice is now used by numerous sailing clubs, classes and organizations as a way to launch the summer sailing season and connect with others locally and globally.

Sailstice, in affiliation with the Ocean Conservancy, is working to get more people to choose sailing for summer vacation. Air travel, automobile and recreational vehicle use, or cruise ships produce anywhere from 0.4 to 2.2 tons of carbon dioxide per family, and consume large amounts of fuel. Summer Sailstice, in its eighth year, is working to increase participation 20 percent and log 26,000 nautical miles of participant sailing with both formally organized events and spontaneous sailing activities hosted by hundreds of sailing clubs, schools, associations, charter companies, individual skippers. Sailstice helps current and would-be sailors launch summer, connect with others, and enjoy a family-friendly alternative to fuel-intensive travel by highlighting sailing’s ability to harness wind power for recreation with minimal impact on the environment.

Summer Sailstice is structured so any sailor can participate regardless of what or where they sail. Sailors register on the Summer Sailstice website (www.summersailstice.com) to tell others about their weekend sailing plans, find and organize events in their local areas, and become eligible to win one of over 300 sailing industry prizes.

As for this year’s event, founder John Arndt comments, “The time is right for the world to see what sailing has to offer. With the price of gas over $4 per gallon and increasing concerns about global warming and protecting the environment, it’s time for sailing to bring attention to this more earth friendly way of enjoying life on the water.” One of Summer Sailstice’s key messages in 2008 is promoting the natural harnessing of windpower for recreational enjoyment with negligible impact on the environment. Towards this end, Summer Sailstice is affiliated with the Ocean Conservancy, supported by global circumnavigator Jimmy Cornell, and is hosting for the second year, a virtual Summer Sailstice circumnavigation of the globe. Participating sailors are asked to pledge funds to the Ocean Conservancy for every mile sailed during the Summer Sailstice weekend with the goal of everyone sailing a combined 26,000 miles, equivalent to one circumnavigation of the planet. All funds raised by the circumnavigation will go towards the Ocean Conservancy’s on-going ocean preservation programs.

On a final note Arndt added, “As Summer Sailstice grows we want people to recognize the solstice not as the first day of the summer season but as the biggest day of the sailing season!”

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