Summer Sailstice 2018 event organizers did a fantastic job of promoting their clubs' celebrations and introducing hundreds of new participants to the world of sailing. RSVP columns were full of experienced sailors, family, friends and people from all walks of life who took up the opportunity to celebrate the start of 2018's summer sailing season, and for the newcomers the opportunity to learn about the great sport of sailing while meeting new friends.
In addition to encouraging people to join the Sailstice fun, organizers were vying for first place in the "Best RSVP List" contest. The event with the most RSVPs wins a case of Sailkote (12 x spray cans) from Team McLube.
But we decided, "Why stop there?" and added a few more prizes for the hard working winners.
First place winner receives a case of McLube Sailkote, a Davis Snap Tool & Pocket Reference Guide, a 1-year Cruising Outpost Magazine subscription, a Navionics+ 2GB Chart and Navionics App.
Second place receives a Davis Snap Tool & Pocket Reference Guide, a 1-year Cruising Outpost Magazine subscription, a Navionics+ 2GB Chart and Navionics App.
Third place receives a Davis Snap Tool & Pocket Reference Guide, a 1-year Cruising Outpost Magazine subscription, and a Navionics+ 2GB Chart.
At midnight on June 22nd, (PT) we looked at the lists and determined the winning events.
"The envelope please..."
First prize goes to Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda, CA who had 27 registerd RSVPs for their 2018 celebration.
In second place is Marine Servicenter's 18th Annual Pacific Northwest Jeanneau Rendezvous to which 16 participants registered their RSVPs for the Anacortes, WA celebration.
And the third prize goes to Spindrift Sailing Club's Summer Sailstice Raft Up with 14 participants giving their RSVP to the club's event on Lake Oologah in Claremore, OK.
Congratulations to all winners and to all sailors who participated. If you want to see your club's name in the above list, you know what to do next year - Make sure everyone registers on Summer Sailstice and RSVPs to your event. Remember, it's not only about how you sail. We want to encourage the whole world to get onboard and what better time to do that than Summer Sailstice. Start planning now and put your event on your 2019 calendar for June 22. It's never too early to get organized!
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