Summer Sailstice News & Stories
Bringing Sailing to the People
by jarndt
One of the great challenges of introducing sailing to the public is it is often out of site and more difficult to reach.
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Get Ready for Summer Sailstice 2016!
by Monica Grant
Summer Sailstice 2016 is approaching faster than it may seem. I realize we still need to get through winter and spring before we can begin enjoying those twilight sails without freezing our fingers off, but the time will pass, and soon we’ll be shouting, “Raise the main, grab the sheets, more trim… read more
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Summer Sailstice 2016 earns one eager sailor a book prize!
by Monica Grant
Gaylen Smith will be spending his winter reading all about sailing adventures in French Polynesia thanks to author, Sally-Christine Rodgers!
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Myth: Sailing is complicated and expensive.
by jarndt
One perceived barrier to sailing, which Summer Sailstice aims to rectify, is the myth that sailing is expensive.
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Point Yacht Club, Alabama Boasts Harken Video Comp Winner
by Monica Grant
Becky Graham from the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, Alabama is this year’s winner of the Harken Video Competition.
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Peace, Love, Sailing in Annapolis
by jarndt
We're walking the docks at the Annapolis Boat Show and crossed paths with Jeff & Barb Steele of the Hunter 27 "Melanna'.
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Keeping It Simple - Pleasant Bay Community Boating
by jarndt
One of the common themes in conversations about growing participation in sailing is 'how do we keep sailing simple?' It's actually always been simple but perhaps something we've managed to complicate in our endless quest for the ultimate sa
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Ever Wanted to Sail Through French Polynesia?
by Monica Grant
Enter our newest competition to win a copy of Sally-Christine Rodgers' book Convergence!
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Congratulations! Summer Sailstice Founder John Arndt Honored in Annapolis
by Monica Grant
Congratulations to Summer Sailstice founder and lifelong sailor, John Arndt who was honored with the sailing industry's 2015 Distinguished Service Award at the recent United States Sailboat Show, in Annapolis.
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Help Keep Our Oceans Clean While Doing What You Love!
by Monica Grant
Wether we’re sailing in the river, on a lake, or out at sea I’m sure we’ve all seen evidence of the rubbish we create and its negative effects on our watery environments.
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