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Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Walker Bay 8s Looking for a New Home

by Monica Grant

Are you a part of a Youth or Community Sailing Program and could use some small sailing dinghies?

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S/V "Hula Girl" Shows Off Her New Ukulele!

by Monica Grant

Jody Horner is quite creative, and this year and was rewarded with a win in both the Video Challenge and the Sea Shanty Shake. But it sounds like this happy sailor also has a knack for bringing friends together to enjoy sailing, and the annual Summer Sailstice celebrations. This is what Jody has to… read more

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Summer Sailstice Founder, John Arndt, Takes the Helm of Latitude 38

by Monica Grant

What this man won't do for sailing... Congratulations to Summer Sailstice founder, John Arndt, on his newest venture as owner of West Coast sailing magazine, Latitude 38.

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What Happens When the Race Starts at the Slip?

by Monica Grant

Elizabeth, Past Commmodore of the Windjammers Sailing Club on Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, created a fun Summer Sailstice race event, which had sailors jostling for line honors before they even left the marina!

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Roosters Shine in Oklahoma

by Monica Grant

Teresa Smith Galoob's restoration of her 

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Send Your Best Summer Pic On The Fall Equinox

by jarndt

Today/s equinox means a 12 hour day everywhere on the planet and is also the day we invite you to send in your best summer sailing photo. Celestial navigators know th equinox means the sun is directly over the equator at high noon and, regardless of your latitude, the time between sunrise and… read more

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Sailors for love and for life!

by Monica Grant

‘Learning to sail is a gift that never goes away, never fades, never ends.’ These are the words of Andrew Cross, this year’s winner of the Summer Sailstice ‘Restore a Small Boat’ competition.

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'Thanks John, for Summer Sailstice!'

by Monica Grant

'First I must thank Summer Sailstice for the inspiration to create videos of sailing at our club,' said Video Competition 1st place, winner Evelyn Bauer.

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First Kiss Vs. First Physics Class

by jarndt

 It's always interesting to hear of the mystique sailing presents to the uninitiated.

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Winners are Grinners - New Sailor Completes Class, and Wins Prize!

by Monica Grant

Vallejo Yacht Club, CA, was the scene of multiple celebrations on June 18, as

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