Summer Sailstice is a worldwide celebration of sailing, held every year on the weekend closest to the Summer Solstice. The first day of summer is on June 21, and so this year's Summer Sailstice will be on Saturday, June 20. So get out there and celebrate! We've rounded up some Sailstice events in the area or you could simply go out sailing for the day. Either way, don't stay on land that weekend! For more information on Summer Sailstice, check out summersailstice.com. And don't forget to sign up on the Summer Sailstice page for a chance to win a SpinSheet baseball cap or a subscription to the magazine! summersailstice.com/prize
Annapolis Community Boating Open House
On Saturday, June 20, 2015 Annapolis Community Boating is holding an open house at the Ellen Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek, 7314 Edgewood Road, Annapolis 21403. Come out and meet our crew, learn about our summer programs, try your hand at our water activities and become a member of ACB! We will have games and activities for the whole family; all equipment and lifejackets are provided. On shore activities like boat building, face painting, and tours of the park. Also on the water activities like paddling, sailing, and tours of back creek by boat. All are welcome. Learn more about us at: annapolisboating.org
Annapolis Yacht Sales Beneteau First Date
Every beautiful relationship begins with a first date. Remember yours? This Summer, Annapolis Yacht Sales wants to set you and that special Beneteau up with a First Date Sea Trial. Your date will be shined, dressed to impress and ready to show you what she’s got out on the open water.
Will there be a match? There’s only one way to find out! Of course, no date is complete without dinner and drinks, so each couple that registers will receive a voucher for 2 drinks and an appetizer at Bridges Restaurant, on us!
Register to make your appointment from 10 AM to 4 PM or call us direct at 410-267-8181. We’ll handle the rest. annapolisyachtsales.com
Sail Solomons Sail-Aweigh
Our Sail-Aweigh kicks off Jun 20th at 9 am at Sail Solomons (Zahniser’s Yachting Center) with a Captain’s meeting. Participating boats sail up the Patuxent River to our designated raft-up and lunch anchorage. We’ll have an informal race back to Solomons, followed by games, Sailstice pub-quiz, awards, cocktails and a BBQ!
Sail-Aweigh is free to Sail Solomons club members, $100 per person to sail on Sail Solomons boats. For On-Your-Own-Boat sailors, we ask for a $10 per person donation to help fund the BBQ and prizes. To reserve your spot in the Sailstice flotilla, email [email protected] or call (410) 326-4917. See more at sailsi.com
Cock Island Race, Sponsored by Portsmouth Boat Club
The annual Cock Island race and party, sponsored by the Portsmouth (VA) Boat Club, takes place every year on Father’s Day weekend. This year, it falls within the Summer Sailstice celebration as well. Come join the raft-up and party the night before, the race, and the raft-up and party afterwards! A full weekend of good fun! portsmouthboatclub.org; sailnauticus.org/events/1461
SailTime Fractional Sailing Expo
This is a great opportunity to learn about the world's leading fractional boat ownership program. Whether you're thinking of chartering, taking sailing lessons, or considering boat ownership, SailTime has an option for every sailing style. Meet your local base manager and friendly staff, take a tour of the fleet, and see why SailTime is the smart way to sail the boat of your dreams. Visit Saturday, June 20 at any of our bases. RSVP now at sailtime.com/expo.
Come visit SailTime Virginia Beach on June 20th from 10am-2pm on D Dock at Tidewater Marina in Portsmouth to learn about membership, ownership, and sailing school opportunities available in the Tidewater area. Join us for refreshments on the docks and register to win a two hour captained charter on one of our 22' school boats.
We will have our 2014 Marlow-Hunter 33' and our 2012 Hunter Vision 360 (with electric motor) available to board and view at the expo. For more information, visit sailtime.com/virginia-beach
