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Exploring New England's Shore By Sailboat
By David Dunlap, Thu Dec 8th
Of the six states that comprise our country’s quaint NewEngland, five are on the coast, making the area a prime placefor enjoying water sports, including a top favorite, sailing. Whether you make your home there or decide to take in the seaair during your next vacation, you’ll never encounter a lack ofways to enjoy the water while these unique waters. The coast itself is remarkably different from others farthersouth on the Atlantic; here, you’ll find craggy cliffs, whitebeaches, and rocky beaches mixed with cracked shells. BecauseNew England is a relatively small area, you’ll also enjoy the“sea-to-city” landscape; you can sail far off the New Englandcoast or one of its islands and still see the city lightsblinking back at you.
For exceptional opportunities, you can always find a“sailboat race” or regatta going on, and you can either join inthe 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, bringthousands of tourists yearly to enjoy the high cliffs, dunes,and white sands. The other great thing about
in NewEngland is that you can easily “jump the waters” to anotherstate and enjoy excellent in Maine’s 100 miles ofbeaches, including Cape Elizabeth, and New Hampshire’s coast, aswell. And if you’re looking for a little privacy, there areseveral “out of the way,” less “touristy” beaches and islands todrop your anchor. One is Block Island, off Rhode Island’s coast. You can opt to take a leisurely shoreline cruise on a guidedtour, or grab the helm yourself and “bareboat sail” the day awayat your own pace. And don’t forget to sample the renowned NewEngland fresh lobster; take along the champagne and cook it upon board for a festive afternoon of while watching forwhales and other wildlife indigenous to the area. Lighthousesalso dot the shore, which make for a romantic sight from yourvantage point at sea. So start your next sailboating adventure where America’s historybegan – you’ll be guaranteed to see, hear, feel, smell, andtaste some of the most sensuous sensations ever! About the author:David Dunlap is the owner and founder of All About Sailboats andThe Ocean Guide, two online resources for every sailingenthusiast. For information and resources, includingboat insurance and charters, visithttp://allaboutsailboats.com or http://theoceansailingguide.com
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