Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
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Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in mid-coast Maine has been celebrating yachting for over 125 years in picturesque Boothbay Harbor. Our Junior Program offers life-changing opportunities for youth and teens to learn to sail or improve their advanced or racing skills, and to master the tennis court. Belonging to the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is much more than mooring a boat and hitting the harbor from time to time.

We are a close-knit community with countless events for members of all ages and interests. Join us in 2021 for an exciting expansion of the 47th annual BHYC Regatta to include the Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge. Our harbor is bursting each season with boats, competition, and community! Don't miss out on the action.
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The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club was incorporated in 1895 by the Maine Legislature, although the Club's history dates back to 1870. From its earliest days, the club has been a racing and social center for the active summers in Boothbay Harbor. Over 100 years later, we are still actively racing through the summer and enjoying activities with an active membership at the club year-round.
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Program Foundation provides grants for scholarships and equipment to ensure the youth of the Boothbay Region have access to participation in BHYC Junior Program activities, including sailing and tennis instruction. Thousands of dollars in scholarships each year for the sailing, tennis, and golf programs.
If you have not been vaccinated, please wear a face covering when you are in public spaces at the Club, including on the docks and launch. The heart of BHYC is in the camaraderie and activity of members in the clubhouse. Members and their guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room or bar, or join friends for a post-sailing round.
With a breathtaking view over the inner harbor of Boothbay, the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club offers a unique location for celebrating your special occasion. Whether you are gathering for a celebration, birthday, rehearsal dinner, wedding, birth, anniversary or memorial - surround yourselves with friends, family, and the beauty of Boothbay Harbor.
With so many options, you can find a regatta or race for any sailboat and racing class. We hope you will come race with us this summer! This fun race between BHYC sailors and the Southport Yacht Club was resurrected in 2011 when the original trophy, a black garbage pail, was located. While we can no longer race through the Townsend Gut, this race does go around most of the island.
Reviews (7)
Robert Crawford
Robert Crawford
Sep 05, 2021
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Nice place and fairly sheltered, club restauraunt and staff makes guests feel welcome
Gypsy Girl
Gypsy Girl
Aug 19, 2021
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Low key, beautiful, great instruction available for adults and children.
Linsey Koda
Linsey Koda
Jul 20, 2021
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We took the Introduction to Sailing class with Geoff. He was patient, kind, and knowledgeable. This was a great family experience!
Connie Libby
Connie Libby
Oct 25, 2019
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Everyone is so nice. I stayed and enjoyed a book inside with a coffee and then outside on the deck with a friend while my son took beginner sailing lessons.
Vincent Guerrieri
Vincent Guerrieri
Jan 06, 2019
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We had a great dinner. Chef is outstanding. Members are knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. View from the dining room is beautiful.
Bill Hunt
Bill Hunt
Sep 27, 2017
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One of the finest yacht clubs anywhere. Family friendly, great sailing programs for all ages, great food and reasonable prices.
Kim Gilpatrick
Kim Gilpatrick
Aug 28, 2017
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Love this place! The people are wonderful and the launch driver is always helpful. The bar with a view of the harbor is one of my favorite places.