Maine Summer Sailing: Camden Classics Cup 2025

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Every year, beautiful sailboats converge in Camden, Maine to take part in the Camden Classics Cup. It is an event that draws seasoned sailors to compete along with families and friends – all come together to compete for the top honors in their respective yacht class.

Sailboats docked at Lyman Morse in Camden Maine
Sailboats docked on The Wharf at Lyman Morse for the Camden Classics Cup. Photo Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
A sailboat leads the fleet on a downwind leg. Spinnakers flying
Sailboat “Sophie” with her spinnaker flying on a downwind leg. The fleet follows in the distance. Photo Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
Two sailboats in a race with full sails on blue water with hills on shore in the distance
Sailboats “Gleam” and “Black Watch” spinnakers flying on Penobscot Bay, Maine. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors

Getting out the water on a sunny Saturday in July is a great way to experience the Maine Coast.

sailboat with flags in a harbor and a white steeple in the background
An LM46, “Hopgrasser” built by Lyman Morse Boatbuilding, in the Camden Classics Cup Parade of Sail through Camden Harbor, Maine. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors

Spectators gather along the harbor each year to watch the parade of sail as the boats circle before heading out on Penobscot Bay for a day of racing (above).

Sailboat heeling over with a racing crew. View from directly astern
The crew aboard the sailboat “Gesture” sailing on the upwind leg, Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors

The wind filled in on Saturday afternoon, with about 8-10 knots of breeze out of the Southwest.

Sailing crew in a sailing race
LM46 “Hopgrasser” sailing upwind in the Camden Classics Cup. Photo Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
A blue sailboat with the crew changing the sails
“Gesture” lowering the jib and setting the spinnaker after rounding the top mark. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
blue sailboat sailing upwind with another sailboat in the distance
“Gesture” preparing to round the top mark. Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
A gray hull boat sits at the dock
“Hopgrasser” docked after a day of racing. Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
A sailboat with sunlight reflecting off the hill and an American flag flying off the stern
“Sophie” at the dock with her stern flag flying in a breeze. Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
many boats at the dock, The Wharf at Lyman Morse, Camden, Maine
The crews gather at The Wharf at Lyman Morse in preparation for the Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors
A white pea pod dinghy at the dock
“Snow Pea” at the dock, Camden Classics Cup 2025. Photo by Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors

 

A sailboat leads the fleet on a downwind leg. Spinnakers flying
The sailboat "Sophie" with her spinnaker flying on a downwind leg. The fleet follows in the distance. Photo Jamie Bloomquist, US Harbors