The Boothbay Harbor region is surrounded by the sea and taking a ride on one of our excursion boats is a “must do” during your visit.
Not only will you be treated to a vista unmatched in…
On the Water
Mine Oyster hosted the 20th anniversary celebration of the Pemaquid Oyster Festival in Boothbay Harbor Sept. 24, after tropical storm Lee postponed the event one week. An enormous crowd enjoyed…
Sunday, Sept. 17 was a picture perfect day for a Memorial Boat Parade in honor of longtime lobsterman and fisherman Thurlow “Butch” Brewer, who died Dec. 29, 2022.
Forty boats captained by…
If you want to know what it takes to catch almost 1,600 pounds of tuna, try asking Isaac Molt. Molt, captain of the Redemption, took the top prizes at the 2023 Boothbay Harbor Tuna…
Fishing for the Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge started Sept. 3 and concludes Sept. 7, with a break Sept. 5 for National Marine Fisheries Service’s shutdown day. Seventy-five teams are competing…
Imagine sailing a replica of a 500-year-old ship around Manhattan. Waves splash against the creaking wooden hull as you glide past the Statue of Liberty, waving back to people watching from the…
Something smells fishy around Boothbay Harbor. Residents have reported hundreds of dead pogies washing ashore for the past few weeks, causing an unsightly scene, and a worse stench. Scientists do…
Registration for the second annual Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge sold out by March. Now, 75 teams are weeks away from a potential $35,000 first place prize for the event to be held Sept. 3 to 9…
The Coast Guard Station at Boothbay Harbor will be temporarily operating at reduced capacity for several weeks in August and September according to Ryan Smith, officer-in-charge at the station. In…
It’s August, and that means that it’s time for the mostly-annual Solo Cup Turnabout Race started by Dr. Hugh Snyder. It’s never listed on the calendar and always…
Going into week seven of sailing at the Southport Yacht Club, the sun has still been shining bright on our side of the island. These strong winds have been perfect for sailing and we all hope it…
Calling all "person-powered" watercraft to this year’s Rowgatta which will return to the Barters Island location. The event features a fun 7-mile paddle around beautiful Barters Island with a nice…
This past week in Southport has brought nothing but sunny days without a cloud in the sky. As we hoped for last week, the fog and rain finally let up and allowed us to actually feel…
Thanks to Windjammer Days, a rich marine history and a community of sailing enthusiasts, Boothbay Harbor sees its fair share of beautiful boats. It is hard for a ship to stand out amid other…
Saturday, June 10 the weather was great for a day to be on the water and every day is a great day for land-based DEYC party. The DEYC took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the beginning…
BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
The 49th Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge fleets provided a breathtaking scene Saturday and Sunday.
There were over 60 classic and modern racing…
The Beachcombers’ Discovery Center at Pemaquid Beach Park is now open for its 20th season, offering fun, interactive learning…
Oysthers Raw Bar & Bubbly opens in Bath
BATH—Captain Angus McGregor Crosby was a lobsterman since he was 14 on Georgetown Island before he died unexpectedly in 2021. His daughters, Lauren Crosby, 29, and Sadia Crosby, 28, each had her…
The “Parade of Sail” through the inner harbor at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, showcases the fleet of racing sailboats participating in the Boothbay Yacht Club Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge. Each…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club hosted the 2023 Battle of the Bay youth regatta July 10-11. The fog and rain held off for two days, much to the relief of the sailors and the organizers.
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Ahoy Sailors! Great racing begins July 22 with the 49th annual BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge to be held July 22 and 23. Large colorful sails will be seen in the outer harbor on…
Midcoast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but within the beauty are hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water. Geography, tides and weather can combine to…
What’s your next challenge?
If you’ve been boating for a while and just going out for an afternoon driving around isn’t as much fun as it once was, you may need a new challenge that will…
BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
NY 40 Marilee is looking forward to returning to the BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge in 2023 for the first time with her gaff rig. Marilee won the Shipyard Cup…
Southport Yacht Club (SYC) celebrated its centennial on Friday, July 7, when over 100 boats assembled on the Sheepscot River. Cedarbush nun 6 was the meeting place for boats of all make – sail,…
Cole Brauer (29) of Barters Island, Boothbay won the Bermuda One-Two© Yacht Race, 24th Biennial Series (first race in 1977) completing the 668 nm race between Newport, Rhode Island and Bermuda as…
WINDJAMMER DAYS 2023
Among sleek sloops, yawls and yachts charming Boothbay Harbor during Windjammer Days, one ship looked quite a bit older. A little rounder than its counterparts, the Virginia is a replica of…
Professional photographer Mike Leonard was out and about July 1 to capture images of the annual event now open to motorized boats, too!
Windjammer Days 2023
Less than two hours after builders opened the Boothbay Harbor footbridge for traffic June 29, they won the 2023 Tug Across The Harbor with a crowd of cheering spectators lined across the new…
Excitement is building for the 49th running of the combined Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge, scheduled for…
Windjammer Days 2023
The sweet smell of victory was pungent in downtown Boothbay Harbor during the annual Windjammer Days Cod Fish Races June 28. The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club team, Shmaker’s Bay, successfully…
WINDJAMMER DAYS 2023
The pirates of Boothbay Harbor defended their home port June 28 against an invading band of rival pirates. After hurling insults and gunpowder fire, the ragtag home crew clashed with the marauders…
Windjammer Days 2023
The Pirates of the Dark Rose took over Whale Park June 27 during Windjammer Days. The crew set up camp and hosted several activities at their Pirate Tortuga bazaar including a puppet show…
And they’re off and sailing! On Monday, June 19, Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) launched its first week of programming at their new campus on Linekin Bay. Moving to a new site at the…
Jeff Eaton of Deer Isle/Stonington won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, June 17. Eaton pushed his boat, La Belle Vita…
Water, water everywhere! Despite the rain, the annual Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races were held Saturday, June 17 and speeding boats churned the inner harbor waters into, behind and around the…
The season opener of Maine lobster boat racing season 2023 shifts into high gear Saturday, June 17 in Boothbay Harbor with the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races.
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Boothbay Harbor WIndjammer Days Festival
Ahoy, Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days (WJD) fans! The 61st event is near and the Friends of Windjammer Days are now nailing down the final few details.
The Festival begins Sunday, June 25…
History came alive in Boothbay Harbor June 6. A small crowd gathered at the docks on a crisp, cloudy afternoon to wish the classic schooner Bowdoin and its crew a safe voyage. The ship…
Paddlers for Hearty Roots’ (HR) Paddle for a Purpose fundraiser fought low temperatures, wind, rain and choppy waters Saturday June 3 as they paddled five miles down the Damariscotta River, from…
All the items on your boat the CG Auxiliary checks are the same items the active-duty Coast Guard or Marine Patrol will check if you’re stopped and boarded; if any item is missing, expired, worn…
The 61st annual Windjammer Days will take place Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, July 1, 2023. This year the Friends of Windjammer Days is celebrating our rich population of Maritime…
Everyone likes “free stuff” although in many cases, to get to the free stuff you have to buy something else first. Two free things that are really “free” and may save you money, your possessions,…
The 61st annual Windjammer Days will take place Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, July 1, 2023. This year the Friends of Windjammer Days is celebrating our rich population of Maritime…
Hodgdon Yacht Services is pleased to announce the launch of Boothbay Boat Rental. The boat rental…
Join Hearty Roots and Glidden Point Oyster Farms for the 2nd annual Paddle for a Purpose charity event on Saturday, June 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Paddle the Damariscotta River, or…
This event has been postponed due to a family emergency. It will be rescheduled.
The 61st annual Windjammer Days will take place Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, July 1, 2023. This year the Friends of Windjammer Days is celebrating our rich population of Maritime…
