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Good wind and sun provided perfect sailing conditions on the afternoon of Saturday August 20th for 13 Laser competitors to enjoy 6 races that were held as part of the 11th Annual Come Boating! Regatta. The afternoon of racing was part of a series of races held each summer for the Maine Laser Championships. Three different courses were sailed including an Olympic course under the auspices of Sandy Squire an experienced Race Officer with the Antigua Race week and the Louis Vuitton Cup in New Zealand.

David Frazier of Granby, Conneticut took first place; Hank Thornburn of Harpswell, Maine to second; Frederick Boursier of Warren, Maine to third; and George Haselton of Rockport, Maine took fourth place. In the Youth League John.S. Piotti of Unity, Maine took first place and Jack Giblin of Marblehead, Massachuesetts took second.

2011 Regatta Results

Thank you all who traveled from near and far to participate in the 2011 Come Boating! Regatta. Below are the results from the pilot gig race. Individual boat participants' results will be posted soon.

Pilot Gig Results:

Belle Fast 28:54:28
Mike Jeness 29:14:18
Real McCoy 29:35:00
Saquish 32:00:28
Selkie 34:45:26
Intercepter 35:42:15
Siren Song 36:18:34

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Come Boating!'s Mission

Come Boating!'s mission is to create educational boating-related programs that preserve and broaden the maritime heritage shared by the Belfast area community and strengthen our connection to the sea.

Come Boating!, Belfast's community boating organization is committed to bringing people together to enjoy and celebrate boats and boating. Whether it's adults and children learning to sail, or anyone 12 and older rowing in the gigs, we aim to have fun while experiencing the beauty of Belfast Bay and the Passagassawakeag River, watching for seals, osprey and eagles. Come Boating! has rowing and sailing regattas, full moon rows and potlucks that anyone can participate in, as well as opportunities to work on boats doing the yearly maintenance.

All Are Welcome

Welcome to Come Boating! We are a volunteer-run organization that is dedicated to providing access to the water through our rowing and sailing programs. No experience is required! No matter your skill level, age* or experience, join us for fun, exercise and learning. During the summer season, we offer daily rows on our 32' Cornish gigs. Whether you're a novice rower or one with more experience, there is a row for you. In addition to rowing, we have a sailing program in our Drascombe and our nutshell prams. (More on this after Feb. 6th meeting)

We are committed to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate boats and boating. Take a look around our website and see for yourself. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

*sailing lessons for children ages 7-13, adult sailing lessons age 18+, rowing for persons 12 and older

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Cornish Race photos by Liz Fitzsimmons

Watch this video by Bob Lotz. Enjoy!

The official ComeBoating cap is available now. Price is 15.00 for CB members and 17.00 for non-members.