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Sailing Areas & Destinations

You can sail in almost any body of water large enough for a boat, but different skills may be needed and there are different dangers in cold water or offshore. Lean how to be prepared. Read about popular cruising destinations all around North America.
Sailing Destinations: Bermuda
Bermuda is a popular sailing destination or layover point for sailors transiting to or from the US East Coast, Canada, or the Caribbean, and is the finish line for several classic sail races. It has much to offer both the cruising and racing sailor.
Ports and Marinas
Cruise to new boating destinations with information to help you navigate new ports and proper marina etiquette. Finds links to ports and marinas around the world, and embark on a whole new boating adventure.
Marinas Everywhere
Before you go cruising, plan ahead with a visit to Marinas.com. With listings of tens of thousands of marinas around the country and the world, you can find the kind of facilities you need. Find exact locations and view aerial photos. Many include reviews and essential information as well as links to the individual marinas’ web sites.
Ocean Cruising Club Port Information
The Ocean Cruising Club is an organization of sailors who have sailed at least 1000 miles nonstop offshore. A key benefit is their Flying Fish publication that includes information about cruising destinations around the world. Club members in major locations in most cruising countries volunteer as port officers to assist cruisers visiting their area and provide additional port information.
Cruising Guides
A traditional source of information about cruising areas and destinations is specialized cruising guides for coasts, islands, and larger areas. Such guides include maps and chart sketches, port and facility information, and frequently a guide to attractions ashore. Here’s a good online source for purchasing cruising guides for areas around the globe.
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