CRUISING THE MAINE COAST




MAINE is arguably one of the best cruising ground in the world. It combines the best of broad ocean passages, magnificent rivers, coastal islands and mountains, and even a fjord. Wildlife abounds, as do safe harbors, and often you can feel as if you are one of only a few lucky souls out there exploring in your own boat.

The typical cruising season in Maine lasts from the first of July through Labor Day. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and the prevailing southwest winds are light to moderate. Maine’s sailing season is notoriously short, so there are more boats in Maine during July and August. Don’t worry. It still won’t be too crowded.
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 May and early June have some wonderful spring sailing days, but you are bound to encounter rain and cold as well. The last half of June is often delightful. It may still be chilly, and many facilities will not have opened for the season, but you will own the whole coast.
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 If life allows it, consider coming—or staying—in September. In the first half of the month, Maine truly comes into its own. Loons and lobstermen are out in full force, but in many a cove yours will be the only sail. Toward the end of the month, it gets cold in the mornings, with occasional biting winds from the north.
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October has wonderful bright sailing days as well, but by then you start to press your luck.
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