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San Francisco, CA, June 13, 2003 – More than 800 sailors from all parts of the US, as well as international locations including Israel, Poros in Greece, and the Bitter End Yacht Club in the BVI have signed up to participate in this year’s Summer Sailstice celebrations, just one week away.
"We’re well on the way to achieving our goal of more than 1000 sign-ups for 2003 which will double last year’s participation," said Michelle Slade, Summer Sailstice co-founder, "We’re excited that sailors everywhere are finally grasping the concept which is to simply go sailing and celebrate the longest day of the year wherever you sail. This event is all about having fun out on the water."
Boats have signed up from over 40 states and participation involves more than a hundred yacht clubs and organizations. To date, the enthusiasm award goes to the Branched Oak Yacht Club in Nebraska, with 22 boats signed up for their club Summer Sailstice event.
Yacht clubs and individuals from Maine to Seattle have organized Summer Sailstice events including The Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club in British Columbia, Canada which will hold its annual regatta June 21-22, the San Francisco Yacht Club will launch the inaugural Blue Chip Regatta on June 21, and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club is gathering just to celebrate a day of sailing.
Summer Sailstice is organized via the website www.summersailstice.com. Signing up on the site places participants in a draw to win many fabulous prizes donated by sailing businesses. The site is designed so people can find crew, a boat to crew on, announce their individual participation or offer to host a gathering or raft up, enabling sailors anywhere to connect with Summer Sailstice celebrations in their area. Visit the ‘Locations’ page to see who is sailing and what’s going on in your area.
Summer Sailstice have partnered with Seacology, www.seacology.org a global non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of island ecosystems and cultures. Seacology will receive $1 for every sailor registered for Summer Sailstice, supported by donations. Boat owners and skippers are encouraged to have their entire crew sign up to provide the maximum possible donation.
Summer Sailstice is the only international sailing event that truly celebrates the summer sailing season on the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Summer Sailstice is the easiest event in which sailors everywhere can participate. Go to www.summersailstice.com and sign up to win great prizes.
Summer Sailstice thanks the following supporters:
West Marine, North Sails, Harken, Hunter Marine, Yachting World, Dubarry, UK Sails, DeWitt Galleries, 48 North, Titan, Galleymate Stove, Boatblender, Ronstan, Ocean Navigator, Pineapple Sails, ASA, US Sailing, Sail America, Dry Creek Winery, Sailing Magazine, The Chapin Company, Doyle Sails, OCSC Sailing, The Sailing Company, Good Old Boat Magazine, Spinsheet Magazine, Martha's Vineyard Totes, Outdoor Family Watersports, Blue Water Sailing Magazine, Snug Harbor Greeting Cards, Protech Skincare, and SAIL Magazine.
