Every October, sailors from across Texas point their bows offshore for one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated sailing events: the Harvest Moon Regatta.
The 38th Annual Harvest Moon Regatta took place October 9–11, 2025, beginning off the coast of Galveston near the Pleasure Pier and sending sailors 150 nautical miles down the Texas coast to Port Aransas.
This year, several boats represented models available through Third Coast Yacht Sales, including the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1, Beneteau Oceanis 38.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, and Aventura 37.
And they didn’t just show up—they raced.
SV Coquette took FIRST PLACE, while SV Invictus finished in SECOND PLACE! 🏆⛵
Both boats showcased exactly what these cruising sailboats can do when they’re taken offshore and put to the test. From nighttime sailing and changing Gulf conditions to long stretches of open water, the Harvest Moon Regatta is an adventure that demands preparation, teamwork, and a boat you can trust.
For Third Coast Yacht Sales, seeing these boats compete at the front of the fleet is a great reminder that a cruising sailboat can be so much more than a weekend escape. It can be your ticket to offshore racing, coastal cruising, extended passages, and adventures that start the moment you leave the dock.
Want to experience it for yourself?
The same types of boats competing in the Harvest Moon Regatta are available through Third Coast Yacht Sales.
Your next offshore adventure could be 150 nautical miles away—or wherever the wind takes you.
Find your boat. Find your adventure.