On the Water

Members enjoy daily steward service to their seasonal mooring or space on the dinghy dock, organized cruises, easy access to the Club's sailboats, dock-side kayak storage and an easy-entry kayak float, and a variety of large and small regattas and races through the season.

Visitors to Boothbay Harbor and BHYC are welcome to join us for regattas and Wednesday night races, or learn to sail - or hone your sailing skills - with the US Sailing certified BHYC Adult Sailing classes. Local or visiting youth can also join us for a week or more for tennis and sailing with the Junior Program - or race for the spring or fall season with the Boothbay Region sailing team.

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Mooring Rental
- Visiting Boothbay Harbor by boat this summer? We have guest moorings available from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs. Visitors may use the launch service, wi-fi, showers, laundry, tennis, and bar and dining room. Mooring fees are only $50 per night for vessels up to 60 feet. Water and electricity are available at the dock. Dockside depth is 14 feet at low tide. We're a short taxi ride into town, or a 1.3-mile walk. Coming in a group? We offer a 10% discount for six (or more) visiting vessels.
  
  Not a member of a yacht club? No problem - our guest moorings are open to all! Easy bookings via Dockwa. Hail us on VHF 09 when you arrive in the Harbor, and we'll show you the way.
  
  Reserve a Mooring
Club Boats
- Club J/22s and Boothbay Harbor One Designs
  
  BHYC’s J22 keelboats are available for charter to club members. Basic Keelboat Certification or a sailing checkout by the Adult Sailing Director is required prior to chartering. All members, even if previously certified, must be checked out at the beginning of each season.
  
  Fees
  Seasonal - $300
  ½ Day - $80
  Full Day - $150
  
  Reservations
  
  Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are available one week in advance.
  
  A club boat reservation calendar will be located at the Steward Shack. Members can check the reservation calendar and/or call the Steward Shack.
  
  Please update any changes to your reservation as soon as possible. Reservations not cancelled within 24 hours of the date/time of use will be non-refundable, unless weather related issues impact use of the boat on the day of the reservation.
  
  Boat use is subject to prior approval/checkout by the Adult Sailing Director. A list of approved sailors will be held at the Steward Shack.
  
  Notes
  
  All boat use must be recorded on the Log-In/Log-Out sheet at the Steward Shack. Please indicate which boat you are using and log the date/time of use. Also use this form to provide feedback on boat maintenance/repair issues.
  
  A handheld VHF radio for each boat is available at the Steward Shack (our Stewards monitor channel 9). Remember to bring one PFD for each passenger. A throwable flotation cushion, sound signalling device, and flares will be maintained on each club boat.
  
  For club members, there are no fees to use the Club Boats for either Tuesday Ladies' Sailing, Wednesday evening club races, Friday Men's Sailing.
  
  The Junior Program and Junior Program participants have priority for the Boothbay Harbor One Design.
Kayaking
- The beautiful harbor environment of the Yacht Club provides a perfect location for kayaking. Kayaking is a sport that can be enjoyed on many levels, by beginners and experts alike. The physical activity of kayaking provides vigorous exercise, while the ocean transit invigorates the mind and spirit.
  
  Members regularly gather for guided trips and group outings, or just informal paddles with friends. Members can either use their kayaks or rent from our local outfitter, Tidal Transit. Trips may include minor fees, depending on the length of the guided trip and whether one is providing their own kayak. Member excursions range from easy coastline explorations to more challenging island trips, as well as participating in the Southport Rowgatta. Past trips have included visits to Little Green Island, Capitol Island, and Burnt Island.
  
  Members can rent space in the conveniently located racks at the club. Contact the Office for more information.

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