The third annual Kehail Point Regatta was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, on the Sheepscot River. Boats from Edgecomb, Westport Island, MacMahan Island and Georgetown, ranging from 12 to 37 feet, competed for the coveted Kehail Point Regatta Cup this year.

Winds were light but picked up nicely during the seven-mile course, challenging skipper and crew skills navigating the unconventional course design.

Defending champion, Mike Gaffney of Sunfish, cheerfully handed the trophy cup to winning skipper Nick Stone and his son Nat on Gemini, an Etchells 22, during the post-race awards ceremony and barbecue.

The annual event was started by local builder Chris Malliet and summer resident John Blaisdell, both of Westport Island, as a friendly but spirited competition between sailors, traditionally held on Labor Day weekend.

The race is organized as a “pursuit” race with a staggered start and a demanding course designed to challenge skippers’ seamanship and sailing skills. The intent is to make the event enjoyable yet challenging, attracting sailors of all levels who want to come out for a good day’s sail and a chance to win the Kehail Point Cup.

Any mono-hull sailboat is eligible to enter. For more information or to sign up for next year’s race, contact kehailpointregatta@gmail.com or visit kehailpointregatta.org.