TOOTHFACE II, an Akilaria RC3 Class 40 launched at Maine Yacht Center, leads AMHAS 2.

Casco Bay Sailing Scene: Class 40 Racing Yacht Practice

9/23/2014 - You never know what you'll see out on Casco Bay during a glorious fall afternoon. The Maine Yacht Center crew had a ton of fun recently doing some training aboard four Class 40 sloops: Amhas II, Dragon, Toothface II, and Bolands Mill. Sailing days like these were practically made for… SEE MORE
Maine Yacht Center of Portland has launched a new Akilaria RC3 Class 40 offshore racing yacht.

Maine Yacht Center Launches Next Generation Class 40

9/20/2013 - Maine Yacht Center of Portland has launched the first of two new Akilaria RC3 Class 40s. The Class 40 is a box-rule, water-ballasted, fixed-keel, twin-rudder, hard-chine offshore racing boat. The fleet has grown well beyond 100 strong, with the majority of the fleet residing in Europe. Since 2007, MYC has… SEE MORE
SEAS THE MOMENT, a 81-foot motor yacht hauled recently at Maine Yacht Center.

Hauling Season is in Full Swing in Portland

10/18/2012 - It's a beautiful fall day at Maine Yacht Center, and we're hauling boats left and right. Here's a shot of the largest yacht we've hauled so far, the 81-foot motor yacht Seas the Moment. We're excited to have them with us in Portland for the winter! SEE MORE
An early April launch of the first Class 40 at Maine Yacht Center signals the start of the sailing season.

First Class 40 Launch Kicks Off 2012 Season

4/8/2012 - The first boat launches are a sure sign that boating season is beginning in New England, and at Maine Yacht Center we are delighted to have launched the first of three Class 40 racing yachts that we service and store each winter. This particular boat is always one of the… SEE MORE