The Fleet conducts an extensive schedule of races for one-design and cruising sailboats during the summer months.
Northeast Harbor claims the largest International One-Design fleet in the world, with thirty boats, and the IODs race regularly on Saturdays and Mondays. The Mercury class races on Saturdays and Thursday evenings. Special events include races for J24s, J22s, A-Boats, Luders 16s, and Bullseyes.
Cruising boats participate in the Mount Desert Island Invitational Series, conducted by the Fleet on four Sundays, and the Fleet is also a sponsoring club for Down East Race Week and for the Hospice Regatta of Maine.