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refreshing water, or stretch your legs

on dozens of miles of hiking trails that

are continually being added and im-

proved. But watch out for bison: They

still roam free here, making Catalina a

one-of-a-kind destination that has a little

something for all types of sailors.

Looking for a real weekend getaway?

Check out the beach clubs, restaurants

and museums. Even the island’s isthmus, a

holdout of the Wild West with dirt roads

and rustic, rough-hewn bars and buildings,

has stepped it up a notch. Harbor Sands, a

half-acre oasis of velvety-soft sand at Two

Harbors, has a new collection of private

palapas, chaise longues and trendy dining

options. Giant sails shade the palapas’

wooden floors and expanse of comfy

furnishings that accommodate eight.

So if you’re Catalina-bound and your

cockpit’s too cozy, or your group too un-

gainly, Harbor Sands could be on your

horizon. Check into a palapa, order a cou-

ple of buffalo burgers and mai tais, and

make it a party in paradise.

And if that’s not in your budget?

Bring your own towel to sprawl out on

the sand (it’s free). For more information,

go to visitcatalinaisland.com.

—Betsy Crowfoot

SUMMER SAILSTICE 2018

Start your summer off right! The 18th

annual Summer Sailstice sailing celebra-

tion will take place on the weekend of

June 23-24, 2018.

Hundreds of events, which range from

raft-ups to free sailing lessons, are planned

across the United States, with more loca-

tions being added all the time. To partici-

pate in Summer Sailstice, simply visit the

website (summersailstice.com) and log

your sailing plans or sign up for one of the

events. All participants are entered in a

drawing for some great prizes, including a

weeklong charter from Sunsail, a five-day

course from Offshore Sailing Schools, and

gear from Harken, Helly Hansen, Ron-

stan, Mantus Anchors and much more.

SSCA PENOBSCOT BAY GAM

Is Maine in your cruising plans this

summer? If so, be sure to attend the Seven

Seas Cruising Association’s Penobscot Bay

Gam! This year marks the 28th year of the

event, which will take place in Rockland

Harbor, July 27-29, 2018. Last year’s gath-

ering included 52 boats and more than 130

cruisers for a weekend of fun, information

sharing and camaraderie. To learn more,

visit the SSCA’s website

(ssca.org). —Jen Brett

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS!

The SSCA Penobscot Bay Gam, which

takes place July 27-29 in Rockland,

Maine, kicks off with the popular

dinghy raft-up on Friday afternoon.

COURTESY OF KEITH DAVIE