Of the six states that comprise our countrys quaint New England, five are on the coast, making the area a prime place for enjoying water sports, including a top favorite, sailing.

Whether you make your home there or decide to take in the sea air during your next vacation, youll never encounter a lack of ways to enjoy the water while sailing these unique waters.

The coast itself is remarkably different from others farther south on the Atlantic; here, youll find craggy cliffs, white beaches, and rocky beaches mixed with cracked shells. Because New England is a relatively small area, youll also enjoy the sea-to-city landscape; you can sail far off the New England coast or one of its islands and still see the city lights blinking back at you.

For exceptional sailing opportunities, you can always find a sailboat race or regatta going on, and you can either join in the competition or get a good seat for a perfect view from land.

Some of the best-known beaches, such as Massachusetts Cape Cod, and its glamorous little sister, Marthas Vineyard, bring thousands of tourists yearly to enjoy the high cliffs, dunes, and white sands. The other great thing about sailing in New England is that you can easily jump the waters to another state and enjoy excellent sailing in Maines 100 miles of beaches, including Cape Elizabeth, and New Hampshires coast, as well. And if youre looking for a little privacy, there are several out of the way, less touristy beaches and islands to drop your anchor. One is Block Island, off Rhode Islands coast.

You can opt to take a leisurely shoreline cruise on a guided tour, or grab the helm yourself and bareboat sail the day away at your own pace. And dont forget to sample the renowned New England fresh lobster; take along the champagne and cook it up on board for a festive afternoon of sailing while watching for whales and other wildlife indigenous to the area. Lighthouses also dot the shore, which make for a romantic sight from your vantage point at sea.

So start your next sailboating adventure where Americas history began youll be guaranteed to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste some of the most sensuous sensations ever!