(Portland, Maine)- Over the past few summers, a very nice high-end event
has been held in mid-August on the gorgeous Penobscot Bay in Maine--
truly one of the world's prettier cruising grounds and often referred to
as "God's Country". This year's Penobscot Bay Rendezvous will be held
from August 15th to 18th and will feature the North American
Championships for J/160s, J/46s and J/42s! Plus, there are also classes
for single-handed, double-handed, cruising canvas and two PHRF classes -
all of which were swelled by J participation (40% of the fleet in
2012)!Last year's edition had the "J/160 Worlds" and attracted five boats-- like the serious racers pictured here! The racing was all based on sailing with main and 100% blade jib only to keep crew requirements to mostly husband and wife with a raft of kids or some friends - and the only handicapping was six seconds a mile for deep draft.
This year, with the New York YC and Cruising Club of America Cruises both in Maine in August, the ability for J/160, J/46 and J/42 owners to have an extended cruising/ racing program for August provides a great way to also catch up with far-flung friends and family from around the world. The NYYC and CCA events frequently have sailors participating from across the America's, Europe, Australia, NZ and Asia.
The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is co-hosted by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman Morse - over the top in every way! For more information, please be sure to contact Tom Babbitt at email- tom@ecys.com or work phone- 207-236-8656. For more Penobscot Bay Rendezvous sailing information
