Wed Jul 19, 2023 : 14:32

Great Racing in 4 Days

Great Racing begins in 4 days!

 RACE DOCUMENTS: All race documents can be found on www.BoothbayRegatta.com under Race Information.   For Brevity, we are not repeating all the information from our earlier Bulletins. 

WE’RE HAVING A PARADE!!!

Sunday 10:00 a.m. all boats with power are invited to parade through Boothbay’s inner harbor.   Specific instructions and details will be handed out at the skipper’s meeting.

Please fly your battle flags, dress ship (not a requirement but the crowds love it!) and wave to the crowds.    The parade announcer is Sharon Goldhirsch and the parade will be broadcast from the town’s Whale Park.  You can listen to the parade announcements on VHS channel 72.

We are pleased to introduce you to our parade committee chairs – Jack and Alex Herger
                          Jack Herger – herger@herger3.com       713-515-5881

                        Alex Herger -  AlexHerger@yahoo.com   713-376-9667

PARADE OF SAIL/BOAT INFORMATION WEBPAGE

If you haven’t done so already please send in your parade information. You can describe your boats much better than we can! Go to:
https://www.boothbayregatta.com  - Under Participating Yachts click on “Parade of Sail Spec Sheet” and enter the information, then  provide a high quality picture of your boat. We have last year’s information for the boat’s who are returning.  

We have started populating profiles in draft form on our website under Participating Yachts to show  you where we are headed.  Take a look and feel free to let us know of any edits you may want on your boats.

EVENT CONTACTS
Should you have questions it is easiest if you ask them through info@boothbayregatta.com  that will allow us to have the right person respond.

However, you can also reach our event co-chairs directly:
 
Charlie Willauer - CSWillauer@gmail.com
Bob Scribner – RKScribner@gmail.com

Mon Jul 17, 2023 : 09:27

Six Days to Great Racing- BHYC Regatta

Great Racing begins in 6 days! RACE Information and registration can be found on https://www.boothbayregatta.com/

FRIDAY EVENING OWNERS/SKIPPERS DINNER AT BHYC $50 per ticket (Limit 2 per boat). Tickets are still available but please purchase your tickets ASAP so we can have an accurate headcount. 

LIMITED AVAILABILITY ---SATURDAY EVENING REGATTA RECEPTION AT BRISTOL MARINE’S SHIPYARD AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR $42.50 per ticket (2 per boat included in registration for full entry fee boats). You need to purchase your tickets before 2100 hours Tuesday night, July 19th. This deadline is so we can finalize our arrangements with our caterer. You will be required to have a purchased ticket (wrist band) for entrance so don’t miss out. We won’t have tickets available for purchase at registration or at the reception. And we are expecting a larger turnout than 2022—ACT NOW FOR TICKETS.

WAIVERS Every boat and crew member must complete a waiver before racing. Go to the web site (www.BoothbayRegatta.com) under Race Information for individual crew waivers and to see which members of your crew have signed up on the completed waiver list. A boat’s entry is not considered complete, and they will not be scored, until all crew have submitted the waiver form.

 PARADE OF SAIL/BOAT INFORMATION WEBPAGE Please fill out the form by the extended date of midnight July 18th and provide a high quality picture of your boat to info@boothbayregatta.com . GOOD NEWS, for boats that have provided this information last year, we have your information already and you don’t need to submit it again but if you have a new or a better description, please provide it. Photo contest – Our photography team requests any exciting or artistic photos you take onboard. Photos submitted will be judged by a professional photographer and a prize awarded.

CONTACTS Should you have questions it is easiest if you ask them through Info@BoothbayRegatta.com this will allow the right person to respond. However, you can also reach our event co-chairs directly: Bob Scribner- RKScribner@gmail.com Charlie Willauer – CSWillaurer@gmail.com Ken Colburn – kcolburn@105600.com Bulletin 7.16.2023

Fri Jul 14, 2023 : 12:09

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS/REQUESTS

RACE Information and registration can be found on https://www.boothbayregatta.com/

RATINGS
If you do not have a rating or you have not renewed your rating, you should obtain a rating IMMEDIATELY through either

i)                 the Classic Yacht Owners Association – for boats racing in the classics divisions (other than casual cruising) - https://www.classicyachts.org/ratings/certificates/

ii)                PHRF – for boats racing in the PHRF divisions or the cruising division  - https://www.gmora.org/membership to join GMOR and get a rating.

iii)              If you are in casual cruising and do not have a PHRF rating, please send an email to info@boothbayregatta.com requesting an informal rating.

WAIVERS
Every boat and crew member must complete a waiver before racing. Go to the web site (www.BoothbayRegatta.com) under Race Information for individual crew waivers and to see which members of your crew have signed up on the completed waiver list.  A boat’s entry is not considered complete, and they will not be scored, until all crew have submitted the waiver form.

PARADE OF SAIL/BOAT INFORMATION WEBPAGE
Please fill out the form by the extended date of midnight July 18^th and provide a high quality picture of your boat to info@boothbayregatta.com . GOOD NEWS, for boats that have provided this information last year, we have your information already and you do not need to submit it again but if you have new or a better description, please provide it.

CONTACTS
Should you have questions it is easiest if you ask them through Info@BoothbayRegatta.com this will allow the right person to respond.

Tue Jul 11, 2023 : 09:26

Great Racing begine in 11 Days

Great Racing begins in 11 days! If you are not registered NOW is the time to register.

RACE Information and registration can be found on https://www.boothbayregatta.com/

FRIDAY EVENING OWNERS/SKIPPERS DINNER AT BHYC $50 per ticket (Limit 2 per boat). Tickets are still available but please purchase your tickets ASAP so we can have an accurate headcount.

SATURDAY EVENING REGATTA RECEPTION AT BRISTOL MARINE’S SHIPYARD AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR $42.50 per ticket (2 per boat included in registration for full entry fee boats). You need to purchase your tickets before 2100 hours Tuesday night, July 18th. This deadline is so we can finalize our arrangements with our caterer. You will be required to have a purchased ticket (wrist band) for entrance so do not miss out. We will not have tickets available for purchase at registration or at the reception. And we are expecting a larger turnout than 2022— ACT NOW FOR TICKETS BEFORE WE SELL OUT!

WAIVERS Every boat and crew member must complete a waiver before racing. Go to the web site (www.BoothbayRegatta.com) under Race Information for individual crew waivers and to see which members of your crew have signed up on the completed waiver list. A boat’s entry is not considered complete, and they will not be scored, until all crew have submitted the waiver form. ACT NOW!

PARADE OF SAIL/BOAT INFORMATION WEBPAGE Please fill out the form by the extended date of midnight July 18th and provide a high quality picture of your boat to info@boothbayregatta.com .

GOOD NEWS, for boats that have provided this information last year, we have your information already and you do not need to submit it again but if you have new or a better description, please provide it. Photo contest – Our photography team requests any exciting or artistic photos you take onboard. Photos submitted will be judged by a professional photographer and a prize awarded.

CONTACTS Should you have questions it is easiest if you ask them through Info@BoothbayRegatta.com this will allow the right person to respond. However, you can also reach our event co-chairs directly: Bob Scribner- RKScribner@gmail.com; Charlie Willauer – CSWillauer@gmail.com

Mon Jun 12, 2023 : 09:07

BHYC REgatta Moorings contacts

BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge Bulletin No. 2 Moorings and Dock space The BHYC Regatta is happening July 22 & 23rd. In order to facilitate your participation, we are providing the following contacts for moorings:

** BHYC- the club has an expanded mooring field for 2023 with several jumbo moorings. Launch service and access to club amenities are included. Two nights are offered at 50% discount. Contact the club at 207-633-5750

** Carousel Marina – Carousel has several available moorings. They are located on the east side of the harbor and have completely renovated their facility with new docks, ships store and convenience store items. Contact Carousel at their website: www.CarouselMarina.com and go to Dockwa. Or 207-633-2922. You can email Jax@CarouselMarina.com

** Bristol Marine- has moorings and limited dockside space. The Saturday evening social event is at Bristol. Contact them at info@BristolMarine.com or 207-633-3171

** Oceanside Golf Resort- dock space available and a first-class restaurant. They are on the eastside of the harbor and a short walk into the village. Contact them at www.BoothbayOceansidegolfresort.com and go to the Dockwa button, or call 207-633-4455

** Linekin Bay Resort – moorings available in Linekin Bay. Go to www.LinekinBayResort.com or call 207-633-2494

Should you have other questions: Info@BoothbayRegatta.com

Mon Jun 12, 2023 : 08:10

Registration and Social Events Bulletin 1

The 2023 BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge is just over 6 weeks away!

Register now so you are ready to race July22! Questions, send to Info@BothbayRegatta.com or connect with the event Co-chairs listed at the bottom of this bulletin.

The website for the regatta is www.boothbayregatta.com and you can find all the information that racers need under Race Information.  All race documents can be found under Race Information. The Notice of Race has been posted. The Sailing Instructions will be posted as the event nears.

REGATTA SOCIALS: We have three great social events planned for the weekend: ● Friday July 21, 17:30 hours, is the Owners/Skippers Dinner at BHYC, $50 cost. (Limit 2/boat) ● Saturday, is the Regatta Party at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard at Boothbay Harbor from 17:30 to 19:30. Full registration boats ** will be provided with two reception tickets. Additional tickets will cost $42.50. Note: ** Full Registration boats will be provided with eight free beverage tickets that can be used at the Party and at BHYC. Additional drink tickets will be sold at Registration and at the Party. Beverage tickets are $5 each – one ticket for beer/wine (Shipyard Cup is our beer sponsor) and two tickets for drinks (Gosling’s is our rum sponsor). You can purchase tickets for both events by clicking Social Events. Please purchase your tickets before July 19th. ● Sunday is the Awards Ceremony at BHYC after racing - open to all participants – no charge.

WAIVERS: Every boat owner must complete a boat waiver when they register. Individual waivers are also required for all participants. Have your crew go to Complete Individual Crew Waiver to complete an individual waiver before racing. A boat’s entry is not considered complete, and they will not be scored, until all crew have submitted the waiver form.

REGISTRATION AND SKIPPER’S MEETING: In-person Registration will be on Friday, July 22, from 1600 to 1900 at BHYC. Late registration, Saturday morning from 0800 to 0930. Skipper’s meeting at BHYC at 0930.

PARADE OF SAIL The Parade of Sail through Boothbay Harbor on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. More details to follow.

REGATTA GEAR: The online Regatta Gear store is open. The website is https://boothbayharborycregatta.secure-decoration.com/. Order early so you will have your shirts, vests, and other gear on time.

CONTACTS/Questions: Email to info@boothbayregatta.com so we can have the right person respond. To reach our event co-chairs directly: Bob Scribner – RKScribner@gmaiI.com; Charlie Willauer – CSWillauer@gmail.com; Jon Dunsford - jondunsford@outlook.com

Mon Apr 24, 2023 : 15:37

BHYC REgatta Update

Social Tickets Available May 1

Good Day Racers:

The 49th  running of the BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge is open for vessel registration on Regattaman.com.

AS of May 1, Tickets for social events are booked on:  www.Boothbayregatta.com   

Tickets for the Skippers Dinner Friday evening at BHYC are availa ble for sale at the regatta website. Tickets are $50, limit of two per boat.

Tickets for our great post race party Saturday evening at Bristol Marine are also available. Tickets are $42.50.

Each boat registration gets two tickets included with registration. While we have expanded the capacity at Bristol this year we suggest buying tickets early due to overall demand.

Questions-- email the co-chair at info@boothbayregtta.com

Tue Mar 07, 2023 : 19:46

2023 Registration is Open

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE Boothbay Harbor Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge JULY 22 &23, 2023 It is Regatta Time in Boothbay As we look ahead to July 22 and 23 and the 49th running of the BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge; BHYC, the community and our sponsors are excited to welcome 2023 regatta participants. In 2021 the regatta expanded to include “classics” under the Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge banner and we created a remarkably successful regatta. Racing on the two separate racecourses provided exciting racing conditions. We are looking forward to an even bigger event in 2023! Registration is now open Go to BoothbayRegatta.com to register. The two days of racing will have expanded activities to enjoy. Our sponsors have been increasing their offering of slips and moorings available for rent. Social events have been expanded with a special Friday evening reception and BHYC style cookout for owners/skippers. The Saturday evening after race reception is again at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard at Boothbay Harbor with catering provided by Mine Oyster. The Sunday Parade of Sail around inner Boothbay Harbor will also be heavily attended by spectators as the classics and modern boats are admired by all. All will be capped off by the Awards Ceremony at BHYC after racing on Sunday. Details for the post-racing parties are coming together with information on tickets published shortly. Many thanks again this year to our Admiral, Captain, Lieutenant, and other sponsors. Check out the sponsors on our sponsor page at www.BoothbayRegatta.com and be sure to link to their sites for services which are highlighted on the www.BoothbayRegatta.com website. Information about registration, dock space or moorings, and social activities can be found on our website. Additional questions can be emailed to info@BoothbayRegatta.com Register now and be ready to race July 22nd! Your Regatta Committee Info@BoothbayRegatta.com for Questions