Downeast Race Weekend
DOWNEAST RACEWEEKEND XVIII
in 2012 August 10th, 11th, and 12th 2012
Join Us For 2011 Downeast Race Weekend
The Northeast Harbor Fleet and Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club of Blue Hill collaborate to produce the annual Downeast Race Weekend event. In 2009, Downeast Race Week became Downeast Race Weekend, now a Friday through Sunday race. This race is picturesque, with the Blue Hill, Jericho Bay, and Mount Desert Island backdrop.
This is a classic cruising class event now open to two one design classes, Atlantics and International One Designs. The addition of these boats reflects a return to the traditional roots of DERW and its focus on high participation and fun racing.
For the cruising class, DERW combines KYC’s Nevin Cup and NEHF’s August Cruise. The Nevin Cup will feature the best adjusted combined times for the two races on Saturday and Sunday. The August Cruise will be scored on all three days of racing, Friday through Sunday, using the Low Point Scoring System. All boats will start together, but for scoring purposes, the boats will be divided into 3 or 4 Divisions. There are prizes for overall Winners.
Monohull cruiser/racer sailboats of at least 22 feet LOA with PHRFNE ratings are eligible as well as Atlantic Class, 6 Meter, and International One-Designs. Large cruising boats, both power and sail, are invited to participate as sponsoring motherships.
