52ND Annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta
Saturday, July 18 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Great racing and social events in Boothbay Harbor are upcoming in July. The BHYC Regatta has expanded traditional PHRF handicap racing by adding several divisions of Classic Yachts.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 52nd 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 18th and 19th 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, First National Bank, and many others, the weekend will offer competitive racing and the beauty of sail on Booth Bay.
BHOD Regatta
Sunday, July 26, 2026
The annual Boothbay Harbor One Design (BHOD) gathers the BHOD enthusiasts dedicated to maintaining the fleet of this 1938 classic racing sailboat design.
'Round Southport Race
Hosted by Southport Yacht Club - Saturday, August 15, 2026
Party at BHYC
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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.
Commodore's Cup and CLASSICs RACE Series
Sunday, July 5, 2026 - Classics Race
(open to any boat eligible for a CRF Certificate - https://www.classicyachts.org/ratings/divisions/)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Commodore's Cup Race 1
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Commodore's Cup Race 2
The Commodore's Cup and 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.