The summer solstice is coming up, which means it’s time for sailing enthusiasts to unite for the Summer Sailstice weekend June 18-19. The global annual event has been held for the past 15 years in order for sailors to gather and celebrate their passion for sailing.
This summer, 19,000 sailors are expected to participate in local events. For example, in British Columbia, Jeanneau sailboat owners will rendezvous at Poet’s Cove on Pender Island. The Muncie Sailing Club in Indianapolis, Indiana, will hold their “Call of the Conch” Funny Man Regatta, and the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club in New York will offer free sails on the water in order to introduce more people to the sport of sailing.
To see if there are any events being held near you, visit summersailstice.com/events. If nothing piques your interest, you can set up an event of your own at summersailstice.com/event-organizing-help. Events can be public or private, a regular club event or unique one, and can be hosted by boat and yacht clubs, sailing clubs, schools and fleets. There is no cost to host. Participants can also win prizes by entering certain events or by sharing Summer Sailstice plans online.
To learn more, visit summersailstice.com.
