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that it occurs on the planet Earth, in this solar system, wheresailors can spend the day—or two days—sailing as a tributeto the solstice, which—astronomically—occurs on June 20.For more on the Sailstice, go towww.summersailstice.com.37th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco,June 29-July 7 – More Than a RegattaThis annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamasand Florida, starts with Bob Henderson’s immense“Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a weekof festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats andcruisers from all over. Bob’s “Stranded Naked” party, as it’salso called, is the kick-off event for the regatta. Over 1200cheeseburgers—plus fries, hot dogs, margaritas and rumpunch—are fed to hundreds of visitors who come by everymeans possible, but mainly by boat. The party is followedby a series of five races that are held throughout the Abacos,all of which end at Hope Town where the final race andparty are held. For more information, go towww.regattatimeinabaco.com.Seven Seas Cruising Associationand Ocean Cruising Club,22nd Downeast Gam,Islesboro, ME, Aug. 4The 22nd annual Downeast Gam will be held Saturday,Aug. 4, at Dick and Kathy de Grasse’s cottage at the northend of Gilkey Harbor, Islesboro Island, Maine. (44 16.9N 6858.9W). The cottage is a short walk from the town ferry dockwhere a few, large, hard dinghies can tie up. Most dinghiesland on the seaweed beach in front of the cottage. A dinghyraft up will be held in the anchorage on Friday, Aug. 3,THE 10-YEARBOTTOM PAINTFinally available in the U.S.for the first time.Better for the environmentCopper powder in epoxy resinNon-leaching and EPA approvedUp to 10 years anti-fouling protectionProven in 18 years of use around the worldProven in all climates and water conditionsLearn more at www.CoppercoatUSA.comor call (321) 514-9197about 5 p.m. Gilkey Harbor is a large, all-weather harborwith good holding and few lobster pots. Islesboro is a nicesail further downeast or to Canada. There is no admission tothe gam. Saturday festivities begin about 11 a.m., with apotluck lunch around noon. A grill and ice will be available.Bring books to swap and stuff to sell or give away. JimMitchell, Islesboro historian, will highlight the island’s history.Diesel, gas and water are available nearby. T-shirts andother memorabilia will be for sale. Channel 68 will be monitoredfrom Wednesday through the weekend. Call withquestions. (781) 635-5439, or (207) 734-6948 after June 1.Dick and Kathy de Grasse, s/v Endeavour, Islesboro, ME.■ SAILBOAT AND TRAWLERRENDEZVOUSPromote and List Your BoatRendezvousSOUTHWINDS will list your Rendezvous for three months(other events listed for only two months)—to give boaterslots of time to think about and plan their attending theevent. This is for rendezvous held in the Southeast UnitedStates or Bahamas. Send information toeditor@southwindsmagazine.com.■ NEWS AND BUSINESS BRIEFSOkeechobee Water Level Drops Slightly Since AprilAs of press date in early May, Lake Okeechobee is at 11.6 feetabove sea level, dropping about six inches. This makes thenavigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 5.54feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goesaround the southern coast of the lake, 3.74 feet. Bridge clearanceat Myakka was at 51.71 feet. For those interested in seeingthe daily height of the lake, navigation route depths andbridge clearance, go to www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Operations/LakeOWaterways.htm (copy thisaddress exactly as here with upper and lower cases). This linkis available on our website, www.southwindsmagazine.com.Review Your BoatSOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their ownboat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners.If you like to write, we want your review. It can belong or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new orold, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s aliveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast?Have you made changes? What changes would youlike? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com formore specifics and specifications on photos needed.Articles must be sent by e-mail or on disc. We pay for thereviews, too.16 June 2012 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com