Of the six states that comprise our country’s quaint New
England, five are on the coast, making the area a prime place
for enjoying water sports, including a top favorite, sailing.
Whether you make your home there or decide to take in the sea
air during your next vacation, you’ll never encounter a lack of
ways to enjoy the water while sailing these unique waters.
The coast itself is remarkably different from others farther
south on the Atlantic; here, you’ll find craggy cliffs, white
beaches, and rocky beaches mixed with cracked shells. Because
New England is a relatively small area, you’ll also enjoy the
“sea-to-city” landscape; you can sail far off the New England
coast or one of its islands and still see the city lights
blinking back at you.
For exceptional sailing opportunities, you can always find a
“sailboat race” or regatta going on, and you can either join in
the competition or get a good seat for a perfect view from land.
Some of the best-known beaches, such as Massachusetts’ Cape Cod,
and its glamorous “little sister,” Martha’s Vineyard, bring
thousands of tourists yearly to enjoy the high cliffs, dunes,
and white sands. The other great thing about sailing in New
England is that you can easily “jump the waters” to another
state and enjoy excellent sailing in Maine’s 100 miles of
beaches, including Cape Elizabeth, and New Hampshire’s coast, as
well. And if you’re looking for a little privacy, there are
several “out of the way,” less “touristy” beaches and islands to
drop your anchor. One is Block Island, off Rhode Island’s coast.
You can opt to take a leisurely shoreline cruise on a guided
tour, or grab the helm yourself and “bareboat sail” the day away
at your own pace. And don’t forget to sample the renowned New
England fresh lobster; take along the champagne and cook it up
on board for a festive afternoon of sailing while watching for
whales and other wildlife indigenous to the area. Lighthouses
also dot the shore, which make for a romantic sight from your
vantage point at sea.
So start your next sailboating adventure where America’s history
began – you’ll be guaranteed to see, hear, feel, smell, and
taste some of the most sensuous sensations ever!
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