| The incredible number of sailing destinations with | | | | available. |
| quality of facilities ensures you can plan for a | | | | Once you've taken advantage of the local and |
| perfect trip. Start by considering destinations close | | | | regional destinations, you'll be ready to consider |
| to your home port. In the United States alone, | | | | more challenging and distant destinations. The |
| you'll find amazing and accessible points of interest | | | | islands in the Caribbean, the Bahamas and even |
| along both east and west coasts, as well as the | | | | Bermuda offer accessible yet high-interest |
| Gulf and south Atlantic coasts. | | | | destinations that will offer something for |
| The perfect sailing trip may be a quick jaunt along | | | | everyone onboard. |
| the coast. For those near the East coast, there | | | | Information for trip preparations as well as |
| are hundreds of worthwhile points of interest. | | | | destination amenities and facilities are readily |
| Some marinas to consider include (from north to | | | | available. One example of a current Internet site is |
| south) the Carousel Marina in Boothbay Harbor, | | | | where prospective travelers can explore 25,000 |
| Maine; Machodoc Creek Marina at Dahlgren Marine | | | | marina and marine locations, view 250,000 images |
| Center at King George, Virginia; Charleston City | | | | of marinas, make free reservations, and even |
| Marina in South Carolina, and many more along | | | | access an interactive mapping database. Print |
| the Georgia and Florida Atlantic coasts, including | | | | resources are readily available as well, such as the |
| Harbor Inn & Marina in Stuart, Florida. | | | | popular and well-reviewed How to Sail Around the |
| In addition to the marinas, you should check on | | | | World: Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail |
| the facilities at each marina and especially the | | | | by Hal Roth (available from Amazon.com). |
| attractions and opportunities along the trip. | | | | If you can't leave tomorrow, and you want to |
| Information is readily available both on-line and | | | | spend some of the cold weather months by |
| through print cruising guides. Both sources will | | | | planning for the perfect sailing voyage, there is no |
| provide info on specific coasts and islands as well | | | | end to the sources of information you can |
| as light houses, bridges and inlets, and other | | | | explore. Happy planning - and happy arrival! |
| popular points of interest within reach of marinas | | | | |