The second annual Kehail Point Regatta took place on a beautiful windy day on the Sheepscot River Aug. 29.

Conditions were perfect but challenging on the nine mile course designed by race organizer and skipper, Jeff Blaisdell.

Wind gusts up to 23 mph and rough seas made for a wet run for some of the smaller boats, but fantastic sailing for all skippers and crew.

Vessels ranging from a 12.5-foot Dark Harbor to a 37-foot Endeavor participated. Ten boats from Edgecomb, Westport, MacMahan Island and Georgetown competed.

Defending champion, Chris Malliet on Step Lively, cheerfully handed the trophy cup over to winning skipper Mike Gaffney on Sunfish, a Pisces 21, during the post-race awards and barbecue.

The annual event was started by local builder Chris Malliet of Step Lively and summer resident John Blaisdell, owner of Merope two years ago as a friendly competition between wooden boat lovers.

This year’s race grew to 10 boats with a couple of multi-generational family teams contending in a spirited, but friendly competition.

The race is organized as a “pursuit” race with staggered starts but the course was designed to challenge seamanship and sailing skills. The intent of the race organizers is to make the event enjoyable yet challenging and they hope to attract racing sailors as well as people who want to come out for a good day’s sail and a chance to win the Kehail Point Cup.

For more information or to sign up for next year’s race, email kehailpointregatta@gmail.com.

Any mono-hull sailboat is eligible to enter.