Maine Sailing - Maine Sailing Schools & Instruction

The Maine coast offers sailors numerous bays and deep harbors, rocky islands, and spectacular scenery along it's 5,000 miles of surf-crashing coastline. Cruising the coast allows sailers a close-up glimpse of sea birds, harbor seals, porpoise, and several types of whale. Geological features range from sandy beaches and tidal estuaries along Maine's southern coast to rockbound, granite cliffs from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park north to Quoddy Head lighthouse and Campobello Island. Over 3,000 islands dot the Maine coast, offering many options for exploring, anchoring and camping. Many of these islands are located in the mid coast region of Maine where the Penobscot River flows ito the Gulf of Maine. Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Deer Isle, Vinalhaven Island, Monhegan Island are all popular destinations in this region. Maine offers bountiful opportunities for both novice and experienced sailors.Click here for a list of Maine sailing schools and sailing charters. Also see our map of Maine.

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