Winners of Summer Sailstice 2002 have just been released and are now posted on the Summer Sailstice website. Summer Sailstice once again received strong support from the sailing and marine industry with some great prizes for sailors participating in the event. Many thanks go to this year's supporters including West Marine, Galleymate 1000, North Sails, Doyle Sails, UK Sails, Dry Creek Vineyards, Harken, Ronstan, Boatblender, Dubarry, Titan Winch Handles, DeWitt Studio, Yachting World, Ocean Navigator Magazine, SAIL Magazine and 48 North. Prizes included a Garmin eTrex Mariner GPS, Kevlar duffels, apparel, CD's, subscriptions to your favorite sailing magazines, portable boat blenders and more.

Prizes were awarded to sailors who sent in a description or story and photos reporting on their Sailstice 2002 experience, as well as a random drawing of registrants. Approximately 50 Summer Sailstice sailors were awarded prizes. Recipients can expect to receive their prizes directly from the industry donor.

Summer Sailstice is a new sailing event. As Steve Benbow, who gathered friends and family to sail windsurfers in Morehead City, NC said, "It's a great idea, it's fun and is now a tradition". The goal is to inspire a summer sailing holiday for all sailors in the Northern Hemisphere and celebrate in any way that suits their region. All sailors everywhere are welcome to register and share any ideas for Summer Sailstice 2003 on the website summersailstice.com.

summersailstice.com is designed so people can find crew, a boat to crew on, announce their individual participation or offer to host a gathering or raft up, enabling sailors to connect with various Summer Sailstice celebrations in their area. Check out the site to sign up and explore locations near you. Summer Sailstice is your day to celebrate sailing with other sailors all over the world just as you choose. Sail on your own, with a group, start a Summer Sailstice Regatta - whatever suits your style. Importantly, have fun and enjoy the sailing season.

A holiday created just for sailors on the longest sailing day of the year
anywhere you sail and anywhere there's water!