Racing & Regattas

BHYC enjoys a full and fun racing season.  All races and regattas sponsored by BHYC are open to BHYC members and non-members.

With so many options, you can find a regatta or race for any sailboat and racing class.

We hope you will come race with us this summer!  Click on any of the options below to expand for descriptions and registrations of our various regattas and racing series.

Race Marks and Guidelines

  • Regattas
    • 'Round Southport Race

      Sunday, TBD
      This fun race between BHYC sailors and the Southport Yacht Club was resurrected in 2011 when the original trophy, a black garbage pail, was located.  While we can no longer race through the Townsend Gut, this race does go around most of the island.   The ‘Round Southport race is a fun race for boats of all sizes, often drawing 20 or more boats.  The race is a 9.55 nm Pursuit Race; there is a cruising class and a racing class.  In addition to the individual boats competing, the top three finishing boats from BHYC and SYC will determine the club that wins the coveted Trash Can Trophy.

      The buttons will become active when the registration opens.

      Register now

            RESULTS      

      50th Annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta

      Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21, 2024

      Great racing and social events in Boothbay Harbor upcoming in July.  The BHYC Regatta has expanded traditional PHRF handicap racing by adding several divisions of Classic Yachts.

      For a second year in a row, this major addition recognizes the large fleet of Classic yachts in New England and especially on the coast of Maine and their popularity.  Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is coordinating with the Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA), Friendship Sloop Association, Boothbay Harbor One Design Association among several others in adding Classics to the 50th year of this historic regatta.

      Combining Classics with the traditional large PHRF and One Design fleets will make for an exciting experience.  The timing of July 20th and 21st allows for participation in GMORA and Classic signature events later in July and August.

      Presented by Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in conjunction with the marine community and support from key sponsors, Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, Hodgdon Yachts, The First, and many others, the weekend will offer competitive racing and the beauty of sail on Booth Bay.


            More information & Registration    

           
  • Racing Series
    • Wednesday Evening Racing Series

      Wednesdays from July 3 - August 28, 2024

      First warning at 1630 in the inner harbor.  The Wednesday racing series provides racers a series of short course, non-spinnaker racing in the inner Boothbay Harbor with 3-minute dinghy starts.  Club racing - open to all - for both PHRF fleets and one design classes (Boothbay Harbor One Design (BHOD), J-22s, and Club 420s). NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY - JUST COME BY AND RACE.

      ONGOING RESULTS

      Commodore's Cup and CLASSICs RACE Series 

      Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Race 1
      Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Race 2
      Saturday, August 10, 2024 - Race 3
      Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Race 4

      The Commodore's Cup  Classic Race Series are informal races, intended for traditional, full-keel sailboat designs (whether old or new) and heavy cruising boats more than 25 years old.  The event is open to all sailors in the community - both members of BHYC and non-members.  Skippers who do not ordinarily participate in racing activities are especially encouraged to join the fun.  Come out and race with us in this fun series.  For the racing division, the series features a mix of windward – leeward and round-the-buoys racing.  These races may explore different areas including Linekin Bay, Mouse and Burnt Islands, and more.  Class racing, including PHRF Racing, J/22, and a new J/80 class is planned.

      Boats should provide a current PHRF-NE certificate.  Boats without valid or provisional racing handicap certificates will be handicapped by the BHYC Race Committee based on PHRF-NE handicaps of similar boats, their knowledge of the boat and past results.  Copies of the NOR and Sailing Instructions will be found in the BHYC Casino.

      There may be three classes, depending on the number of entrants:  boats under 30 feet, boats 30 feet and longer, and Boothbay Harbor One Designs.

      The buttons will become active when the registration opens.

      notice of race Sailing Instructions

      Register - JUly 6, 2024 

      Register - july  27, 2024 

      Register - august 10, 2024 

      Register - AUGUST 24, 2024 

  • Youth Regattas
    • The 2024 Summer Schedule is beginning to take shape, and BHYC is excited to be hosting the 3rd iteration of the newly improved Battle of the Bay.  While there will still be the classic staples (course racing, food, friends, and t-shirts), we are expanding what a Junior Regatta looks like.  All centerboard dinghies under 20 feet are invited.  Classes that have six or more boats will be given a class start and trophies.  Look forward to more details soon and an even better event than last year. 

      July 9th - 10th - Battle of the Bay - Hosted by Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club.

      July 15th - 17th - HYC Junior Regatta - Hosted by Harraseeket Yacht Club in Freeport 

      July 22 - 24 Marblehead Junior Race Week - hosted by Pleon Yacht Club 



      Others are still in the works
      - Maine State Opti's - likely hosted by Southport Yacht Club
      - Maine State 420 Champs - likely hosted by Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club in Blue Hill Maine
      - 29er clinic at Portland Yacht Club - Likely July 17-21
      - Opti Clinic at Portland Yacht Club
      - 'round Southport 420 Race
      - club to club race with CCIA
      - MIRCs

      Registration information will be made available as the regattas approach.  Note that BHYC Junior Program participants must be enrolled in the Junior Program for the week in order to participate in regattas or tennis tournaments.  Dates subject to change by host clubs, and our attendance will be based on interest for each regatta. last updated 12/26/23





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