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Summer Sailstice News & Stories

Quantum Key West Race Week Announces Clean Regatta!

by Monica Grant

Summer Sailstice partners, Sailors for the Sea, are continually doing their best to promote healthy oceans through ed

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The Rose of Sharon

by JR

We’re pretty sure that one day, sailboats will be required to carry a Surgeon General’s warning about the dangers of addiction. Especially wooden boats.

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Congratulations to our First Summer Sailstice Prize-Winner for 2016!

by Monica Grant

Julien Hofberg has won the first Summer Sailstice participation prize for 2016!

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2016 is almost here! Have You Posted Your Plans for Summer Sailstice Yet?

by Monica Grant

Summer Sailstice 2016 is only 27 weeks away! Think that's a long time? It's not really when you think about how fast this year has flown by, so maybe now is a good time to set your own plans for next year's annual, Global Celebration of Sailing. After all 2016 is now less than 12 hours away and… read more

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Need More Reasons To Take Up Sailing?

by Monica Grant

Almost everyday we are confronted with news stories, social media posts, and videos telling us that climate change i

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Summer Sailing Down Under: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Again!

by Monica Grant

So it’s the middle of winter, the year is almost over, and you’re sitting by the fire gazing out the window at your

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Does Your Favorite Sailor Have Everything He or She Needs To Be Ready for Summer Sailstice 2016?

by Monica Grant

Christmas is only 3 days away and if you're anything like me, chances are you haven't quite completed your Christmas Gift shopping list! Well fear not, we've put together a list of great ideas that will not only take care of 'last-minute' gifts, but are perfectly suited for that 'special sailor' in… read more

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Summer Sailstice 2016 Is On Its Way!

by Monica Grant

So it’s almost the weekend again, and for many of us our thoughts are turning to sailing! Or perhaps for those sailors in the northern parts, the thoughts are more about a lack of sailing. But fear not, winter will pass, and so too will those long dark nights. Before you know it the winter will… read more

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Happy Hobie Winner Shares Good Fortune and Good Sailing!

by Monica Grant

Celebrating sailing with Summer Sailstice earned this lucky lady a major prize from the Hobie Cat Company! But not one to keep things to herself, Helene shared her good fortune with some eager youngsters!

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Nominated For Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award

by jarndt

We were happy to hear we were recently nominated by US Sailing for the Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award which 'recognizes the men and women who are making significant cont

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