Friday, Aug. 10, marks the inaugural Boothbay Harbor Rendezvous hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard located in the heart of beautiful downtown Boothbay Harbor.

This all-inclusive sailing event, designed to serve the boating public, promises to be one of the region’s premier events of summer 2012. Held on the Friday before the Shipyard Cup, the Boothbay Harbor Rendezvous, will kick-off at 11:30 a.m. with a “flyover” featuring vintage World War II aircraft. To follow is a guaranteed fun race for all levels and classes of sailors and a post-race gathering that is so very typical of good Maine style and hospitality.

The net proceeds from this premier sailing event will go to benefit youth sailing in the Boothbay region. The Rendezvous will be the perfect feeder event to the 10th annual Shipyard Cup on Aug. 11-12.

On Thursday, Aug. 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., sailors can check in at the Shipyard. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be served. On Friday, all boats will sail a set course around coastal islands that includes Squirrel, Southport and Damariscove providing picturesque backdrops and interesting geographical obstacles. This one set course will also assist on and off the water spectators, unfamiliar with sailboat racing, to be more comfortable with the event by providing an online pre-race preview of the course..  

Following the Rendezvous there will be an awards ceremony, dinner and live music.

Register online now at www.bbhrendezvous.org. The first 12 boats to register will receive a custom made “sail” tote bag for your captain’s bag with the boat’s name embroidered on it.  

For more information, contact Pauline Dion at 633-2012, 751-2999 or pacojoes2@aol.com.