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July 20, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM

Bernadette takes the lead in Parade of Sail

As Tammy Kennon (USA Today) put it, “some yachts have stage presence. When they enter a harbor, every head turns. Trumpy motor yachts have that hard-to-define appeal. Like a Frank Lloyd Wright house or a Rolls Royce, they are a product of their time yet possess a timeless appeal.”

Bernadette takes the lead in Parade of Sail

July 18, 2022 at 1:30:00 PM

Artist to gift winners of BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge

Ed Brown’s Wharfside Gallery is proud to be among the sponsors of the 2022 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and 2022 Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge.

Artist to gift winners of BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge

July 16, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM

Blackbird to be featured in Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge/Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club annual Regatta

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club hopes to see you on July 23 and 24 for the 48th running of the combined Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge/Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club annual Regatta! The enthusiastic response to the 2021 first annual event from racers, sponsors, and spectators’ points to an even more exciting experience this summer.

Blackbird to be featured in Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge/Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club annual Regatta

July 13, 2022 at 12:30:00 PM

Hodgdon Yachts to build Vita’s all-electric flagship boat

Regatta Sponsor News: Hodgdon Yachts has partnered with marine technology company, Vita, to build their highest performance all electric flagship, the 10.5 meter (34'5") LION.

Hodgdon Yachts to build Vita’s all-electric flagship boat

July 1, 2022 at 12:30:00 PM

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta And Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 23 & 24

This will be the 48th running of this two-day regatta featuring classic yachts and more modern racing yachts

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta And Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 23 & 24

June 1, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM

Event co-chair Bob Scribner’s delivery of his Swan 44 Elusive to Boothbay

The voyage of the sailing vessel Elusive began in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, May 20. Captain Bob Scribner, a past commodore of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, and three crew members were onboard Bob’s newly purchased Swan 44 sailboat. Our destination was some 1,200 miles away, at Luke’s Boatyard in East Boothbay. The 25-year-old-boat was outfitted with a new mainsail and jib, a new chart plotter, and a well-tuned diesel engine, among other items.

Event co-chair Bob Scribner’s delivery of his Swan 44 Elusive to Boothbay

May 5, 2022 at 1:30:00 PM

BHYC Regatta on course for a great 48th Year

Points East Magazine: If you are looking for a great sailing spectacle on the coast of Maine this summer, look no further.

BHYC Regatta on course for a great 48th Year

April 1, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

It is Regatta Time in Boothbay...
As we look ahead to July 23 and 24 and the 48th running of the BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge; BHYC, the community and our sponsors are excited to welcome 2022 regatta participants.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

January 27, 2022 at 5:00:00 AM

BRISTOL MARINE EXPANDS IN MAINE!!!!

BRISTOL MARINE EXPANDS IN MAINE!!!!
After 25 years, we are still growing.
We are proud to welcome SOUTHPORT ISLAND MARINE into the Bristol Marine family.
Offering all marine services to boat owners in the region with outside, covered, and inside heated workspace, our team of passionate local craftsman on Southport Island provide customer first, customized service that experienced boaters will recognize at all of our New England locations.

BRISTOL MARINE EXPANDS IN MAINE!!!!

January 26, 2022 at 8:00:00 PM

Nat Wilson: East Boothbay’s sailmaker

If you run into Nat Wilson at the post office, he might tell you he is tired and thinking about retiring. He may be telling you the truth, and then again, maybe he might be just spinning a yarn.

Nat Wilson: East Boothbay’s sailmaker

July 22, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM

Community's history of this weekend's Regatta/Shipyard Cup

"Hodgdon Yachts is very pleased to support the return of the Shipyard Cup newly configured as a classic yacht regatta under the umbrella of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club,” says Tim Hodgdon, president of Hodgdon Yachts, which hosted the original Shipyard Cup Regatta and is a lead sponsor of new event.

Community's history of this weekend's Regatta/Shipyard Cup

July 17, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM

Gleam is one of many boats featured in expanded BHYC Regatta

Built to race offshore for Rudy Schaefer of the Schaefer beer company. Was used in "the hooligan navy” during WWII as a patrol boat. Served as training ship TABOR BOY for Tabor Academy. Owned by a surgeon in Larchmont for 51 years prior to being restored in 2006 to return to ocean racing and classic yacht competition.

Gleam is one of many boats featured in expanded BHYC Regatta

July 15, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM

47th running of BHYC Regatta first in a series of classic regattas on the Maine coast

The Classic Yacht Owners Association has endorsed the BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge as part of its Classic Yachts Challenge Series. This series, which also includes the Camden Classics Cup, Castine to Camden, and Camden to Brooklin feeder races, as well as the ever popular Eggemoggin Reach Regatta, attracts a large following of classic yachts. Indeed, these races are must-do events for classic yacht lovers.

47th running of BHYC Regatta first in a series of classic regattas on the Maine coast

July 12, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 24-25

This is the first in a series of articles about the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge.

BHYC has been conducting an annual regatta for 46 years and this year’s event, July 24 and 25, is the 47th running and features an expanded signature event.

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 24-25
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