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