About Info for Downeast Regatta

2011 Marks the 26th annual running of the Downeast Regatta.  Hosted by J24 Fleet 43 in Casco Bay and the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, Maine, the Downeast Regatta is a premier event on the J24 sailing circuit.  The J24 is a one design class of sailboat that is sailed crewed by 5 and is the world’s most competitive class of racing sailboats.  Fleet 43 is one of the United State’s largest and most competitive J24 fleets.  Fleet 43 hosts week night racing on Wednesday nights from May to September, often having 15+ boats on the line.  The Portland Yacht club is the third oldest continuously operated yacht club with 300+ members.