Sailing in the Northeast United States


Acadia National Park, Maine

This national park is great for cruisers. You can sail on a Friendship sloop or a real Maine lobster boat for a tour of Maine coastline along Mount Desert Island. One of the options is a three hour sail.

Newport, RI

Newport is located on Aquidneck Island. Its scenery includes museums and cottages on the seashore. This beautiful located has hosted the America's Cup regatta for many years. There is the option for sightsailing at sunset as well as free or crew sailing.

New York Harbor, NY

New York Harbor is part of the Port of New York and New Jersey. It is at the mouth of the Hudson River. There are programs to promote free sailing and touring in the area. The NY Harbor Sailing Foundation can be found at this link: NY Harbor Sailing Foundation.