| Looking for some truly spectacular East Coast | | | | won't find anywhere else. |
| scenery from your sailboat, but you're tired of hitting | | | | The best times to set sail in Newfoundland are |
| the usual spots? Hungry for a change of pace? Here's | | | | sometimes tricky to get a handle on. Because the |
| the ticket: Try the excellent - but challenging - sailing | | | | weather at this particular high latitude of the world |
| opportunities offered right off the Atlantic Coast - in | | | | often changes so quickly, leaving you in the ice in |
| Eastern Canada's Newfoundland. | | | | mid-July, for example, it's best to consult with a |
| Off Newfoundland's coast, you'll sail between | | | | seasoned boat captain or sailing expedition guide |
| limestone islands and into the giant fjords while | | | | before heading out. In fact, that very changeable |
| watching whales glide and spout and exotic wildlife | | | | weather is a prime draw for many adventurous |
| keeping house alongside the usually rocky, windy | | | | sailors, whether they're renting a sailboat or cruising |
| shore. | | | | along on a guided tour. |
| You don't have to be in lumberjack-shape to take on | | | | Should you decide to peruse Newfoundland's moody |
| these waters, but after all, since you wanted a | | | | coast, go fully prepared, and do a lot of research |
| change of pace, why not make it a little more | | | | before setting sail; every day is different, exciting, |
| strategic than usual? If you really want to work on | | | | and guaranteed to be something like you've never |
| your technical sailing skills, these chilly Atlantic waters | | | | experienced before. But also be aware that when at |
| certainly won't leave you disappointed. Plus, you'll | | | | sea, just because you're at the helm of the sailboat |
| enjoy the "local color" only Newfoundland can offer, | | | | doesn't always mean you'll be in charge; in |
| including the lilting dialect and the cuisine that you | | | | Newfoundland, sailing takes on a whole new meaning. |