Is Juneteenth a California Sailing Holiday Yet?

Last year we put out the call to make Juneteenth a California sailing holiday. According to Google, Juneteenth, which this year, and every year, falls on June 19 (how about that?) is a federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed legislation to make it so in 2021.

Juneteenth has been an important observance to many Black communities for over 150 years. Celebrations and events take place around the country. In our minds, as it’s a federal holiday, and we’re not meant to be at work, we can all go sailing.

Again according to Google, Southern California is all over it. They have events happening all along the coast:

• Marina del Rey: Multiple yacht parties are scheduled, including the “2nd Annual F.I.G. Juneteenth EmpowerHER Celebration” and a “Boat Ride with ’05 — NPHC 20th year reunion yacht party” according to Eventbrite.
• Black Everywhere Juneteenth Yacht Party: This event, hosted in Long Beach, offers a chance to enjoy sea breezes, music, and the company of fellow Black Everywhere Southern California members on a yacht.
• Juneteenth Yacht Party: A separate event in Marina del Rey, organized by Black Label Entertainment, features a live DJ, food, and dancing.
• Juneteenth Yacht Jazz/R&B Evening: This event at Fisherman’s Village Marina in Marina del Rey includes live music, games, signature drinks, and upscale dress code.

How about you? Will you sail tomorrow in celebration of Juneteenth? Send us photos if you do.