THE CORINTHIANS STONINGTON TO BOOTHBAY HARBOR RACE
The first major ocean race to be inaugurated in almost 30 years, starting on July 27, 2008
"The Lobster Run!"
Boothbay Harbor, ME
ABOUT THE BOOTHBAY HARBOR YACHT CLUB
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club was created in 1895 by act of the Maine Legislature following formative years dating back to 1870. In 1907 a clubhouse was rented in Boothbay Harbor and this club became a racing and social center for the active summer colony, with many yacht clubs visiting. In 1938, the club voted to adopt a 21’-class sailboat, the “Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club One Design” class designed by Geerd Hendel. Many are still sailing and racing today and new boats are once again being manufactured. In the 1990’s a class of j22’s was introduced.
The Junior Sailing Program was established in 1954, with youngsters initially sailing in Turnabouts. The Club has hosted many regional regattas, and turned out many accomplished sailors. When the inner harbor became too crowded for racing, the Club leased the former Oake Grove Casino, with the young sailors enjoying both Turnabouts and One Designs. The Junior Sailing programs today use Opti's and 420's.
The increased activities at the Club and within the inner harbor prompted the move to the present West Harbor location. A new clubhouse was built adjoining the Casino, which opened in 1968, and was enlarged in 1980.
The tennis program was introduced in 1976 on adjacent courts built and owned by former Commodore George Whitten. In 1993 the club bought the courts and the adjacent building, which houses the West Boothbay Harbor Post Office.
In 2000, the club undertook a major renovation of the buildings; the roof was raised and the interior completely redesigned and renovated. The result is an attractive and well-appointed facility, which provides excellent boating and dining services to the club's 325 members, and visitors, with launch service through the season to an extensive mooring area.
The Club maintains a prominent role in yacht racing, with two series of weekly J22 and One Design Races with stiff competition. In 1987 the Commodore's Cup series of weekend races were initiated as a racing forum for cruising sailboats, which large fleets participating. Since 1974, the Club has sponsored a Gulf of Maine Ocean Racing Association regatta, a two day event drawing boats from all over Maine.
Members also participate in a great variety of events at the Club, and in several summer cruises. The renovated clubhouse has extended the summer season, stretching activities through spring and into the fall.
Please visit our website for more information about the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club:
For more information on Boothbay Harbor area services, please visit:
** MOORINGS AND HOTEL ROOMS IN BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME WILL BE AT A PREMIUM IN MID-SUMMER, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NOW FOR YOUR STAY **
BOOTHBAY REGION YACHTSMEN’S SERVICES
( All Numbers 207 Area Code)
Harbor Master:
75 Atlantic Ave. Inner Harbor 633-5281 Ch 9
U. S. Coast Guard:
McKown Point West Harbor 633-2643 Ch 9 & Ch 16
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MARINAS
(Services Key)
D = Dock Space M = Moorings
F = Fuel W = Water
I = Ice S = Showers
L = Laundry T = Trash
P = Pump Out
Carousel Marina Inner Harbor 633-2922 Ch 9 DMFWISLTP
Boothbay Harbor Marina Inner Harbor 633-6003 Ch 9 DWT
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club W. Harbor 633-5750 Ch 9 MWISLT
Boothbay Reg.Boatyard Ebenecook Harb. 633-2970 Ch 9 DMFWISLTP
Brown’s Wharf Marina Inner Harbor 633-5440 Ch 9 DMWIT
Ocean Point Marina East Boothbay 633-0773 Ch 9 DMFWISLTP
Tugboat Inn Marina Inner Harbor 633-4434 Ch 9 DMWISLTP
Wotton’s Wharf Mill Cove 633-7440 Ch 9 DMFWITP
CHANDLERY
Carousel Marina Inner Harbor 633-2922
Boothbay Harb.Shipyard Inner Harbor 633-3171
Boothbay Reg.Boatyard Ebenecook Harbor 633-2970
Ocean Point Marina East Boothbay 633-0773
REPAIRS
Boothbay Harb.Shipyard Inner Harbor 633-3171
Boothbay Reg. Boatyard Ebenecook Harbor 633-2970
Ocean Point Marina East Boothbay 633-0773
SAILMAKERS
Nathaniel Wilson East Boothbay 633-5071
GROCERIES
Hannaford Supermarket Rt.27, north of village 633-6465
Village Market 12 Commercial Street 633-0944
Oak Street Provisions 43 Oak Street 633-3622
WINE & LIQUOR
Hannaford Supermarket Rt.27, north of village 633-6465
Village Market 12 Commercial Street 633-0944
Oak Street Provisions 43 Oak Street 633-3622
EMERGENCY
Boothbay Region Ambulance Boothbay Center 633-7711
St. Andrews Hospital Rt.27, West Harbor 633-2121
(Maintains a float landing in Mill Cove)
TRANSPORTATION
Rental Car: Enterprise US Rt.1, Wiscasset 882-8393
Taxi: Bobo's Coastal Cab Pier 1 380-4182
Trolley:
A free trolley circles the town every ½ hour on the hour. Laundromat, Hannaford’s
Supermarket and the hospital are on route. Trip begins at Brown Brothers, but can
Picked up anywhere in town. Hours: 0900 – 1700, 633-5440
