Mission & People

The Gulf of Maine Ocean Racing Association is a not-for-profit, charitable corporation formed to act as an amateur athletic organization to promote yacht racing, including international yacht racing, in the ocean waters of the Gulf of Maine.

GMORA is a welcoming community where members enjoy a variety of racing activities, learn from one another, and cultivate a rich and proud legacy of sailboat racing. GMORA encourages members at every stage of life to partake in membership opportunities to socialize, build skills, and make friends with other members who love the water.

Board & Committee Members

The primary mission of the Gulf of Maine Ocean Racing Association (GMORA) is to foster high levels of race management, sportsmanship, fairness, and participation in sailboat racing in Maine.

In support of that mission, GMORA has assumed the responsibility of PHRF-New England handicapping for the Gulf of Maine Fleet (GOM), sponsors US Sailing Association (USSA) race officer training programs to increase the number and availability of certified race officers in Maine, conducts informative and instructional racing seminars, and introduced a novice/new racer mentorship program. When asked, GMORA members and directors have been race officers, judges, and race management teams at sanctioned GMORA regattas, MS Harborfest, Junior Olympic events, and the International Atlantic Cup Class 40 Regatta, among others.

Officers & Directors

  • President - Jeff Hamilton

  • Vice President - Ben Scheffer

  • Treasurer - Galen Todd

  • Secretary - Jane Yurko

  • Boothbay Fleet Captain - Bob Scribner

  • Casco Bay Fleet Captain - John Wilkinson

  • East Fleet - Chris Groobey

  • Pen Bay Fleet Captain - Graham Fitch

  • Boothbay Yacht Club - Scott Blake

  • Camden Yacht Club - Mark Scheffer

  • Centerboard Yacht Club - Justin Henderson

  • Front St Shipyard - Nicole Jacques

  • Handy Boat Services - DiAnna Hall

  • Harraseeket Yacht Club - Peter Selian

  • Northeast Harbor Fleet - Chris Groobey

  • Northport Yacht Club - Lindsay Huntoon

  • Portland Yacht Club - John Wilkinson

  • Rockland Yacht Club - Laura Shields-Haas

  • Rockport Boat Club - Jeff Hamilton

  • SailMaine - Michele Smith

  • Southport Yacht Club - Chip Baker

  • Stockton Harbor Sailing Center - Keith Bradley

  • Trustee Emeritus - Brent Sullivan

Committees

  • Scoring/Handicapping - Don Logan

  • Yearbook - Don Logan

  • Awards/Banquet - Don Logan

Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming Meeting Items are sent out to our members via email. We welcome any suggestions and attendance is encouraged. Board meetings are scheduled on the second Monday of the month, and the meetings are held virtually on ZOOM. An email reminder of the monthly meeting will have the link to the meeting. 

Past Meetings Minutes

Past minutes may be requested by emailing info@gmora.org