The biannual BYC cruise to Maine will begin on Saturday July 26.  This cruise is a great opportunity for both new and experienced cruisers who are interested in experiencing the beauty of the Penobscot Bay with BYC members.  As part of the planning process, there will be meetings(see below for more info) for cruisers to meet each other and plan either their offshore or coastal sail.  For those sailing offshore for the first time this trip provides the opportunity to find other experienced offshore sailors that you can buddy with as you sail to Maine.  There are many educational materials for first time cruisers listed below.  Please register if you plan on joining the cruise or if you would like to crew on a boat for the offshore sail. Click Here to review presentation from May 16th meeting.  

 

NEXT STEPS:

• Review the 2025 itinerary to view the details of the cruise. 

• Click here for more detailed information on Belfast Harbor.  

• Make reservations for following harbors: 

  • Camden or Rockland if plan on stopping there after the offshore sail.  Marinas listed on Dockwa

  • Belfast - See detailed information in the itinerary 

• Make a reservation for Sweet Chariot Music Festival for performance on Tuesday, August 5th if joining us at Swan Island

• Register below for the cruise.

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REGISTER: If you plan on joining the cruise complete the following items:

• Complete the BYC Maine Cruise Registration 

• Complete the Volunteer to Crew Registration if interested in crewing on a members boat. ​

 

MEETINGS:

• Friday, May 16th at 6:00pm.  - Join us to learn more about the Maine Cruise and to review the details of the cruise.   Potential cruisers and crew are welcome.  

• Thursday, July 24th at 6:00pm - This will be a weather briefing meeting.  At this meeting cruisers will decide their exact date for departure and finalize any buddy boat groups.  

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Contact Marilyn Dimson-Doyle with any questions or information

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​Educational Materials:

Harbors from Penebscot to Cape Cod Canal 

Protected Anchorags in Penobscot Bay

Purchase "Safety for Cruising Couples"

Cruising Club of America Cruising Guide to Maine

Safety at Sea Seminar Presentation

Weather Presentation

Offshore Safety Procedures and Equipment

Maine Bloopers

Anatomy of an Avoidable Accident

Provisioning Materials:

Provisioning for Off Shore presentation

Places to Provision in Maine

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