Tag: boat race

a large sailboat underway with the crew sitting on the rail

Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart

12/26/2025 - By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing's most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate to recreational yacht design and harbor operations. Mark Richards' decision to rebrand and extensively refit the record-setting Wild Oats XI demonstrates the growing intersection… SEE MORE

Maine Lobster Boat Racing season’s home stretch

9/8/2024 - By Michael Crowley. The weekend of August 17 and 18 was the last complete weekend for Maine’s 2024 lobster boat racing season with races held at Long Island on Saturday. Then the boats ran about 6 miles to the West for Sunday’s races in Portland. Forty-eight boats raced at Long… SEE MORE

Maine Lobster Boat Racing Arrives

6/30/2024 - By Michael Crowley. Boothbay Harbor on Saturday and Rockland Harbor on Sunday hoisted the season’s first two races. Forty-four boats showed up at Boothbay, six more than last year. Most of the boats had tied up by Friday afternoon, their crews ready to meet up and have a good time.… SEE MORE

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Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule

3/12/2024 - By Carli Stewart. Get ready to kick your engine into high gear this summer! People from all around the state follow The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association up and down the coast. These races always draw a crowd, and the captains prove to grow bigger and bigger raft-ups every year.… SEE MORE