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