Arundel Yacht Club
Boon Island Race
Arundel Yacht Club will sponsor the
Boon Island Race on
Saturday August 8, 2026
Rain date Sunday August 9th
The race is open to all interested sailors
regardless of AYC membership.
The race will start at approximately 1130 hours
EDT and will be a pursuit format.
See complete information below.
ENTRY AND FEES
Click here to register online or use the Entry Form below. The fee of $40.00 payable to AYC must accompany your entry form. Entries must be received by August 8th @ 0900 EDT, or mailed to:
AYC - BI Race, c/o Peter Hatch, PO Box 328, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
SCHEDULE
0900 EDT Skippers meeting (Ropewalk)
1130 EDT First Boat starts (pursuit start)
COURSE
Starting Line: Between the Committee boat and FL Bell 1 off Kennebunkport.
Keep Bell to Starboard side.
1st Mark: Around 1st upwind mark. Keep boat to Port with the mark to Starboard.
2nd Mark: Keep to Port with mark to Starboard. RW "PC" bell off Perkins Cove
Finish Line: Between FL 1 and committee boat. Keep bell to Port side)
OR In the event of NO committee boat:
When passing FL 1 bell on port side, record your own time when you are aligned with Bell and Blinking light at entrance to river and within 50 yards of the Bell.
Total distance: approximately 18 miles. In the event of adverse sailing conditions, an alternative course may be decided upon by the race participants at the Skipper's meeting.
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place finishers. Winners will be announced at AYC. Ropewalk 1 hour after the last boat arrives at AYC.