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Keyport Yacht Club to Host Open House on June 24
Club and boat tours will introduce community to sailing as part of global Summer Sailstice Celebration
As part of the 18th annual worldwide Summer Sailstice the Keyport Yacht Club will be joining the global sailing community on the weekend of June 24th– the weekend closest to the summer solstice, which marks the onset of summer. The Keyport Yacht Club will celebrate by hosting a community open house to introduce the public to sailing and enjoy the natural beauty of Raritan Bay.
This event is free and open to the public. Families and children are welcome. Visitors can take a tour of the clubhouse and hear first-hand from Keyport Yacht Club members about sailing lessons for kids and adults, cruising on the Raritan Bay and beyond, and sailboat racing. Weather permitting, visitors can tour sailboats on their moorings and take a sight-seeing ride through the fleet on the club’s two launches.
The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at 115 First Street in Keyport, NJ. Visitors who want to go aboard sailboats are encouraged to register in advance to ensure there will be sufficient boats available:
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https://www.summersailstice.com/2018/event/keyport-yacht-club-sailstice-open-house
About Summer Sailstice
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Summer Sailstice is the global sailing holiday celebrated on the weekend closest to the summer solstice. This international event was founded in 2001 to connect the global sailing community in a fun, creative, multifaceted, multi-location sailing celebration. Every year, Summer Sailstice connects more than 20,000 sailors all over the world—cruisers, racers and recreational—to celebrate and showcase life under sail. The event has expanded to include participants from Asia, across the Americas and Europe. Visit www.SummerSailstice.comor contact monica@summersailstice.com.
About Keyport Yacht Club
Founded in 1908, the Keyport Yacht Club is located in historic Keyport, New Jersey on the southwest shore of the Raritan Bay. For over a hundred years, the club has been providing a superior boating experience for local and regional water sports enthusiasts. KYC has over 200 members and 130 vessels in its anchorage. Community programs open to the public include a 7-week junior sailing program, and adult sailing classes.
