Summer Sailstice News & Stories
Show us your Design for the 2018 Summer Sailstice Tshirt!
We're looking for a new Design for the Summer Sailstice 2018 Tshirt.
Send us your design to be in the running for a set of 2018 Summer Sailstice Swag!
Painting your Boat this Winter? Reap the Benefits of Pettit's Decades-long Experience!
If you’ve ever had to repaint your boat, chances are you’ve reached for a can, or several, of Pettit Paint. And this would be due to the fact that Pettit’s reputation in the marine industry is firmly set as one of the world’s leading producers of high performance, American made, marine coatings.
What are Your Fall Sailing Plans?
What are your sailing plans this Fall? It begins today!
Friday, September 22, is the Fall Equinox. Officially, this means summer is over. Unofficially, it means you might get to stretch out your summer of sailing just a little more, depending on where you live. Of course if you live in the southern part of the globe, it means you’re actually heading toward summer rather than away from it.
How You Can Help Hurricane Relief Efforts
It’s been more than a week since Hurricane Irma’s devastating assault on the Caribbean, and almost three weeks since Hurricane Harvey made landfall and left a trail of destruction in its wake. Many of us are familiar with these regions as some of our favorite sailing grounds, and probably just as many of us have never visited either.
Win an EasyStow Fender
Congratulations David Colvin, from Sacramento, CA.
Winner of the 'Dirtiest Fender' Contest
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What is Summer Sailstice Really About?
We all know sailing is fun, and we all love to talk about our sailing adventures, but even better than talking about sailing, is sharing the joy, exhilaration, and beauty that we find out on the water. And this is what Summer Sailstice is all about.
How Good was Keyport Yacht Club's Summer Sailstice Celebration!
Keyport Yacht Club put on an Open House to celebrate Summer Sailstice 2017, and here's the full report on just how good it really was...
Discover Why Our Navionics Prize Winner Are So Happy!
Are you one of the lucky people who won a prize from Navionics this year? Take a look at why those who did are so happy with their prizes.
Summer may be on its way out, but the Summer Sailstice Memories Live On!
Although the northern hemisphere's summer may be showing signs of being on its way out, the Summer Sailstice Memories Live On!
Will you enter the 2018 Video Challenge? Maybe you can get some ideas from this year's winner.
If you enjoyed this year's Video Challenge and are thinking about entering in 2018, take a look at this year's winning video and maybe you'll get some cool ideas!
2017 Video Challenge Winners Announced
Here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for, the Summer Sailstice 2017 Video Challenge winners announcement.
Contest Winners Announced!
We're announcing the winners of the Summer Sailstice 2017 Contests. Read on to find out who they are...
Summer Sailstice Hauls in New Sailors in Montana.
Reggie Good's Summer Sailstice celebrations in Montana included introducing new sailors to the sport.
Lake Townsend YC Hosts more than a Celebration
Lake Townsend Yacht Club's Summer Sailstice was more than just a celebration of sailing, it was an opportunity for people of all ages and all stages of sailing ability to come together and enjoy an day of learning, practice, and camaraderie. The day also served as practice for the NC based club's annual 'Women on the Water', taking place in September.
Jeff, Melissa, and Bosco Celebrate Aboard S/V Kismet.
Jeff Grudin and his wife, Melissa, and their dog, Bosco celebrated this year's Summer Sailstice aboard their new (to them) Jeanneau 47, Kismet.
1982 Celebrity Sailboat Almost Ready to Sail
Connie Polk from Chatham Sailing Club, Savannah, GA, has been resotring her 1982 Celebrity sailboat, and now it's almost ready to sail again!
West Coast Multihulls Enjoy Sailstice Celebration in San Diego
West Coast Multihulls sailors enjoyed a fun Summer Sailstice celebration in San Diego!
This Lucky Old Champion is Being Lovingly Restored in Monterey.
Eriksen Digman decided that rather than let this 1959 built champion Flying 15 go to scrap, he would loving her.
Waikiki Rocks the Sea Shanty Shake for Summer Sailstice 2017!
Do you have an entry for the Summer Sailstice 2017, SEA SHANTY SHAKE Contest?
Chatham Sailing Club Celebrates with Fun Series and Raft Up, for One?
As we have been discovering through stories from Muncie Sailing Club and Sail Michigan, sailing doesn't always go to plan, but as we have also discovered, sailors are a determined bunch and will more than likely carry on whenever possible.
Indiana Sailors Ride the Wild Winds to Celebrate Summer Sailstice!
Muncie Sailing Club in Indiana sent us some photos and a round up of their Summer Sailstice celebrations.
Summer Sailstice Sailors Celebrated in Sausalito, CA!
Summer Sailstice 2017 was a great success, and sailors everywhere are sending in photos and reports of their celebrations, including these from Sausalito, CA.
Commanders' Weather Forecasts Cleveland Race Week's Summer Sailstice Celebrations
Cleveland Race Week's Summer Sailstice registered event won a weekend forecast from Commanders' Weather and put it to good use during their 37th annual regatta.
Keyport Yacht Club's Sailstice Event Honored by Town
Keyport Yacht Club was recognised by Keyport town this weekend when its Summer Sailstice event was honored with the title "Keyport Yacht Club Day".
Florida Jeanneau Owners and Matheson Hammock YC Celebrate in Key Largo!
Florida Jeanneau owners and Matheson Hammock Yacht Club celebrated Summer Sailstice 2017 in Key Largo, Florida with sailing, kayak eco touring, dinner, a spectacular sunset, and more...
Here are Two More Restored Sailboat Entries.
Restoring old sailboats appears to be popular, here are two more entries for the RESTORE AN OLD SAILBOAT contest.
Almost Time for Summer Sailstice - Is your Pin on the Map?
In just a few days time sailors across the globe will celebrate Summer Sailstice 2017 by casting off and heading out on the water to sail. Will you be among them?
Can we Enter our own Competition?
Entries for the Summer Sailstice 2017 contests are coming in fast!
Restore an Old Sail Boat Contest Attracts Entries
June 14, 2017 by Monica GrantSo Many Fun Events for Summer Sailstice 2017
Have you been keeping an eye on the Events page? There are dozens of fun events and sailing plans being added everyday.
Win a 7-day Bareboat BVI Charter with Sunsail
Have you signed up for Summer Sailstice yet? If you have, you're in with a chance to win a 7-day Bareboat BVI Charter donated by Sunsail. If not, you know what to do!http://www.sunsail.com/
Summer Sailstice Contests are READY, SET, GO!
Are you ready for Summer Sailstice 2017? We've updated and finalized all our contests, so take a look, get set and go be creative. Apart from being fun, it means you have extra chances to win great prizes!
Sailors Across the Globe Celebrate Summer Sailstice!
Sailors the world over are celebrating Summer Sailstice with events and sailing plans across Europe, Australia, the South Pacific and Canada!
Have a 'Green' Summer Sailstice with Sailors for the Sea
While joining the whole world sailing for Summer Sailstice, help protect our waterways with these five tips from Summer Sailstice ocean conservation partner, Sailors for the Sea.
East Coast Prepares to Celebrate Summer Sailstice 2017
East Coasters are no slouches when it comes to Sailing. Right now they're leading the charge with Summer Sailstice celebrations popping up all over the place!
#HOWWILLYOUSAIL Join Summer Sailstice Celebrations Across the Country
What are your plans for Summer Sailstice 2017? We're taking a look at some of the Celebrations popping up across the country. #HOWWILLYOUSAIL
Collect RSVPs for your Event and Win a Summer Sailstice Burgee!
Recently said we'll send a Summer Sailstice 2017 burgee from North Sails, to any event organizer who has 5 or more people RSVP to their event. How many do you have?
4 Weeks to Summer Sailstice '17 #HOWWILLYOUSAIL
With only 4 weeks left until Summer Sailstice 2017, we're seeing a lot of plans and events being registered for the annual celebration. How will you 'sailebrate' this June?
Early-Bird Winners Receive Navionics Charts and Summer Sailstice 2017 Burgees
Do you have your Summer Sailstice 2017 Burgee yet? How about a Navionics 2GB Custom Chart?
Celebrate Summer Sailstice in Texas with Mantus Anchors, and Many Others!
Where, and with who will you be sailing on June 24 this year?
Dean's is the first 'RESTORE AN OLD SAILBOAT' Entry
Dean is the first Sailstice sailor to enter the 2017 ‘Restore An Old Sailboat’ contest with his 1970, Ericson 32'.
Belt Out a Tune While you Sail, with Kala Brand and Ukulele Magazine.
Belt out some salty sailing tunes this Summer Sailstice, and you could win a Kala Brand Ukulele and a subscription to Ukulele magazine.
How Many Hunters Sail on Summer Sailstice?
Is this a trick question? Not really, we're putting out the call for Hunter sailboat owners to join us for Summer Sailstice, and are excited to see how many are on the water this June!
Todd Wins A 2017 Summer Sailstice Burgee! How, you ask?...
Are you Hosting a Summer Sailstice Event? Want to win a 2017 Summer Sailstice burgee for your boat? Todd won a burgee and you could win one too. Just be like Todd!
Croatian Students' Sail Traditional Boats on Summer Sailstice
Croatian students from homes for children without parents, will have the opportunity to sail traditional boats during this year's Summer Sailstice through Adriatic Maritime Institute's summer program, the Kornati Adventure.
Enter a Summer Sailstice Contest
This year we've got four Contests for you enter. And on top of being fun, it means you have four extra chances to win some great prizes!
Jeanneau's Mission to Preserve Marine Biodiversity
According to the statement that heads up Jeanneau's list of values and commitments, Jeanneau is on a mission to preserve marine biodiversity.
Catalina Yachts - Sailing the Boats that Frank Built!
Frank Butler said that when he founded Catalina Yachts in 1970, his goal was to build good boats that are good value for his customers, and that Catalinas are “the result of listening carefully to our customers and dealers.”
Three Sailors Win 2Gb Chart from Navionics
Gary, Tom, and Nicole have each won a custom made, pre-programmed 2GB chart for the area of their choice from Summer Sailstice supporter, Navionics.
Take a Free Sailboat Ride in Minneapolis!
Twin Cities Sailing Club in Minneapolis is offering Free Sailboat rides!