The Sailing and Racing committee of Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club would like to invite all area sailors to participate in the summer sailing activities sponsored by BHYC. These races are open to all and details can be found on the website, racing section at www.BHYC.net/racing.html.

Every Wednesday evening the BHYC PRO will have a 4:30 p.m. start off the Maine State Aquarium in the inner harbor. Races will be one design and PHRF with a post-race analysis in the clubhouse. This is a popular series, open to all comers. Be there by 4:15 to check in.

The Commodores Cup is a three race series over the summer with the first race set for June 26 at 1 p.m. with a start off Tumbler Island. Pre-registration on the BHYC website is required and a Skippers Meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. at BHYC. The second and third races will be held Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. There will be multiple divisions based on PHRF handicap plus a separate division for BHOD boats.

The Classic Boat Race is a two race series (July 22 and Aug. 19) organized to be fun and includes a wide range of sailboats and competitors ranging from the “I don’t know anything about racing” group to the experienced racer following a pursuit course in the outer harbor. This race is guaranteed to be exhilarating for both beginning and advanced sailors racing on classic boats launched 25 years ago or more!

Meet fellow sailors and get involved on the water!

Other sailing activities

The Annual ‘Round Southport Race takes place July 3 at 11 a.m. Always a fun race, and BHYC fully expects to win back the “Garbage Can Trophy,” wrested from BHYC last year by a strong Southport Yacht Club performance!

In support of junior sailing, the BHYC Junior Program Foundation Cup will be held at 10 a.m. July 10. Extra scoring consideration is given for having juniors sailing (ages 13+) on each vessel and is a great opportunity to get juniors out on bigger boats, as crew.

The Seguin Island Race, hosted by Southport Yacht Club, takes place July 23, and is a competitive GMORA race that attracts many boats from the mid-coast area. The start is in the mouth of the Sheepscot River and the course goes to Seguin Island area.

One of the biggest GMORA races in Maine is the BHYC Regatta which takes place over two days, July 30 and 31. This event has multiple divisions including several PHRF classes and a cruising, non-spinnaker division. Always competitive, but always fun, try racing with the big dogs! On Saturday evening there is a social event at the club featuring a lobster bake and entertainment with the Scott Davis Quintet.

Every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m., Ladies Sailing takes place with lunch followed by an afternoon of sailing. Contact a club member to be a guest, sail with us and find out how much fun it would be to become a member!

The local fleet of Boothbay Harbor One Design sailboats also has an active schedule for the summer with races and a rendezvous! Contact Debbie Snyder via email to get involved, dvswan@icloud.com.

Pre-registration is required for all races and can be done via the web site at www.bhyc.net/racing.html, then click on “register online”. The “Notice of Race” and “Sailing Instructions” for each race are also available online or at the yacht club.

Need crew? Contact us and we will arrange crew. Need sailing lessons or just want a refresher course? BHYC can get you into a class on your level.

For further registration information or sailing classes contact: Charles Barclay, adult sailing and racing director at adultsailing@bhyc.net 207-633-5750 ext. 108