(Portland, Maine)- No this is not an ESPN promotion! (If you know this reference you are into sports documentaries)!It is 30 boats for the 30th Anniversary J/24 Downeast Regatta. That's right! The entry field will be limited to 30 boats for the 2016 event. Coming off a very successful hosting of the J/24 North American Championships the organizing committee has decided to limit this year's event to just 30 boats. With around 15 boats in our local fleet this may mean that just 15 boats from outside the area will be able to attend, so act fast and register today!
SAVE $50 BY REGISTERING BEFORE MAY 1st, 2016.
Here are some additional changes to the traditional line up:
No Weigh-In but there is a max weight of 420kg, so you can be over weight by 30lbs or so but not over by 52 lbs in total weight or you could be protested and asked to step on a scale.
There will be many special awards like; 30 Feet of Yale cordage line for a team that sails with a crew member under the age of 30. That's right each boat that sails with a crew member under 30 gets FREE Yale Cordage Product. Stay tuned for other cool prizes and awards as we dream them up!
This year's J/24 Downeast Regatta will be the 30th Anniversary of the Regatta and the J/24 State of Maine Championships!
We expect strong participation both this year and next with the close proximity to the 2017 Worlds and 2016 Nationals both within driving distance to our site in Southern Maine.
On average, the Downeast Regatta sees 30 boats and about 6 races with very strong competition and has a great sailing area with flat water and consistent winds.
As usual, we provide FREE hosted housing to boats from away on a first come first serve basis. A low all inclusive entry fee provides great meals, drinks, entertainment and awesome sailing for the best value in sailboat racing found anywhere in the world.
The early entry fee is only $230.30 and includes: Launch & Haul, Twin Lobster Dinner on Saturday, Live Musical Entertainment and Dancing on Sunday, Snacks and Chili on Friday, BBQ Dinner on Sunday at haul out location, Gritty's Beer and Mixed Drinks all weekend, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, two great days of racing, and much more...... For more J/24 Downeast 30-4-30 registration and sailing information