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Classic yachts on the run along the Maine coast from Camden to Castine. The 2021 Classic Yacht Challenge Series drew classic-yacht owners and fans from across New England. (Alison Langley/)
Few optics are finer than pulling into a quiet New England harbor before a classic-yacht race and beholding myriad gorgeous yachts, their lovely sheer lines and gleaming brightwork set against a backdrop of hardwood trees in full summer trim. The tradition of racing classic yachts remains strong in New England, and recently has been bolstered by the Classic Yacht Owners Association and its Classic Yacht Challenge Series, which this summer drew dozens of iconic participants and delivered great racing on some of the country’s most storied waters.
The Classic Yacht Owners Association was founded in 2015, with the aim of bolstering camaraderie among classic-yacht owners. One of the most important ways they’ve accomplished this was by joining existing New England classic-yacht regattas into a greater tri-regional circuit that includes Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Yacht owners must compete in five races across two of the three regions and be CYOA members to compete for the series’ overall awards. These rules encourage sailors and yachts to travel, meet new friends, and share ideas and classic-yacht culture…
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