Published Jul 25, 2025 1 minute readSailboats work their way towards Ben Eoin Yacht Club as part of the first race in the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday. The race was also the first for the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta weekend. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe first leg of the Race the Cape sailboat racing series began on Friday afternoon in the Bras d’Or Lake as part of the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta weekend.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRaces will continue on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.Article contentArticle contentThe Cape Breton Post will have more coverage of Race the Cape in Tuesday’s print edition and online at capebretonpost.com later this weekend.Article contentHere are scenes from opening day: Article content Seven sailboats make their way to the finish line in the Bras d’or Lake as part of the first race of the Race the Cape series during the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle content Beautiful sailing conditions highlighted the first race of the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday afternoon. The race was also part of the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentArticle content John Astephen, right, leads a group of sailboats towards the finish line as part of the first race of the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday. The event was also part of the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentArticle content Sailboats work their way towards Ben Eoin Yacht Club as part of the first race in the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday. The race was also the first for the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta weekend. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle content Sailboats begin to make a turn near the Ben Eoin Yacht Club as part of the first race of the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday. The event was also the first race for the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta. JEREMY FRASER JEREMY FRASERArticle contentArticle content Dan McCarthy and the crew onboard the Irish Mist prepare to cross the finish line as part of the first race of the Race the Cape series in the Bras d’Or Lake on Friday. The race was also part of the annual Ben Eoin Yacht Club regatta weekend. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentArticle content
PHOTOS: Race the Cape series begins at Ben Eoin Yacht Club in Cape Breton
