ABOUT THE EVENT:

Hosted by Fleet 43, Portland Yacht Club, & SailMaine

The Downeast Regatta hosts between 20 and 40 boats every year, some travelling across the U.S. and Canada to Maine. This event is known for great sailing, excellent race committee work, unique venue, a traditional Maine Lobster Bake, wild live musical entertainment and much more. The event has been hosted annually since 1986—almost 40 years! A huge thanks goes out to the thousands of volunteers and sponsors that have made this event possible for decades.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 DOWNEAST REGATTA SPONSORS

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Contact Fleet 43 at fleet43maine@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities!

REGATTA VOLUNTEERS:

Are you interested in helping out behind the scenes, onshore during the event, or out on the race course? We’d love to hear from you!

This event would not exist--nearly 40 years later--without our great volunteers! Please the link below to sign up to help where you can.

All volunteers are welcome to attend the welcome reception Friday evening & festivities Saturday night, which includes beverages and live music. Volunteers can purchase tickets for the lobster dinner here.

REGATTA CONTACTS:

Questions? Send an email to fleet43maine@gmail.com

Event Chair: Tom Wells

Race Officer: Finn Hadlock

Event Committee: Sean Davis, Myles Everett, Eliza Price, Caleb Niles