One of the special features of the MS Regatta is that you don't have to be a 'professional racer' to participate. The Regatta is open to all sailors, and there's a special Cruising Class just for the non-racers. Portland's Eastern Promenade and South Portland's Bug Light Park offer a perfect vantage point for viewing the yacht parade and the MS Regatta. Inc. Now in its 20th year, it is the largest sailing race in Maine and the largest charity sailing race in New England. Sailors and boats travel from throughout Maine and New Hampshire to participate.
Local companies sponsor individual boats with financial pledges.
For sponsors and sailors alike, it's an opportunity to support a worthwhile cause, raise their visibility in the community, and most importantly, participate in one of the East Coast's premier sailing events. The regatta provides an opportunity for local companies to support a worthwhile cause while raising their visibility in the community. The National MS Society . . .