Rockland Lobster Boat Races Takes Place Sunday, June 17th (Father's Day)

Rockland, Maine - Rockland Lobster Boat Races takes place this Sunday, June 17th, 2018 (Father's Day) in Rockland, Maine.

The races take place past Rockland Brewakwater Lighthouse from 9am-2pm.

Since the beginning of the Rockland Lobster Boat Races in June of 2007, it has been our drive to provide racers and spectators with the Best Race course, the Best venue for spectators, a full array of participating Lobster boats, the highest prize values on the circuit, and great value for promoters who donate money and prizes to the race. The city of Rockland, Maine and all of our Sponsors have helped us to build this race to reach those goals. As we continue each year, we strive to improve upon past seasons and continue to satisfy our growing fan base and race participants.

Best viewing of the races is the mile long breakwater.

Dozens Of Lobster Boats Take Part In Annual Rockland Lobster Boat Races

Rockland, Maine - Dozens of Lobster Boats take part in the annual Rockland Lobster Boat Races by the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse on a windy, sunny Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, 2016 in Rockland, Maine.

The overall winner "Whistlin' Dixie from Harpswell. Currently complete race results are not available.

Sponsors for this year's races were the following:

2014 Rockland Lobster Boat Race Tomorrow!

Since the beginning of the Rockland Lobster Boat Races in June of 2007, it has been our drive to provide racers and spectators with the Best Race course, the Best venue for spectators, a full array of participating Lobster boats, the highest prize values on the circuit, and great value for promoters who donate money and prizes to the race.  The city of Rockland, Maine and all of our Sponsors have helped us to build this race to reach those goals.  As we continue each year, we strive to improve upon past seasons and continue to satisfy our growing fan base and race participants.

June 15th, 2014
• Registration Begins at 9:00AM  at O’Haras in Rocklands North End.
• Spectator boats will begin rafting at 8:30AM along the Rockland Breakwater
• Rain or Shine, Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away!
• Additional Cash Prizes for Fastest diesel & gas winners
• In our first six years this event has given out over $120,000 in cash and prizes!
• In 2011 our cash & prize total was $24,804
• Two New Boat Race Records were set at this race in 2010 in Rockland, Maine!
• Free Dockage at Rockland Public Landing June 15th -16th
• $50 per night Rate for Boat Racers at Trade Winds, Rockland, Maine (Call - 207.596.6661)
• Race T-shirts & Glasses will be offered at Registration, and at the awards ceremony at O’Hara’s North End location
http://www.rocklandlobsterboatraces.com/

BEST OF 2013: Rockland Lobster Boat Races Took Center Stage (Photos & Video)

Rockland, Maine - Rockland's annual Lobster Boat Races took center stage off the breakwater on Sunday June 16th, 2013 where several boats showed up for a great morning of racing. Many people came out to enjoy seeing Lobster boats race each other to see who is the fastest.

Race Results:

WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET
Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, Operator 18 years and younger:
No entrants

Race 2 – CLASS B Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 31 to 90 hp:
1) J-Bird, Marshall Spear (39.1 mph)
2) Galley Gofer, Robert Curtis
3) Clusta, Al Strout
4) Bella Crie, Christopher Knight Jr.
) Quick Penetration, Roger Feltis

Race 3 – CLASS C Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 91 hp and up:

Rockland Lobster Boat Races Took Center Stage (Photos & Video)

Rockland, Maine - Rockland's annual Lobster Boat Races took center stage off the breakwater on Sunday June 16th, 2013 where several boats showed up for a great morning of racing. Many people came out to enjoy seeing Lobster boats race each other to see who is the fastest.

Race Results:

WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET
Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, Operator 18 years and younger:
No entrants

Race 2 – CLASS B Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 31 to 90 hp:
1) J-Bird, Marshall Spear (39.1 mph)
2) Galley Gofer, Robert Curtis
3) Clusta, Al Strout
4) Bella Crie, Christopher Knight Jr.
) Quick Penetration, Roger Feltis

Race 3 – CLASS C Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 91 hp and up: