Your favorite anchorage? - American Sailing

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  • Kristen

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    January 21, 2025 at 4:46 pm
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    One of the reasons that I think Annapolis is one of the VERY best sailing towns in the world is because there are 50 anchorages within 3 hours from Annapolis harbor. But… my favorite anchorage… is the next one.

  • Cynthia

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    January 22, 2025 at 4:14 pm
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    I like Kristin’s reply – the next one. If I had to pick a favorite it might be off the coast of Capri.

    But Kristin, one of my really special places is St Michael’s!

  • Bill

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    January 23, 2025 at 8:34 am
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    Hadley Harbor is one of my favorites. Tucked into Naushon Island – one of the Elizabeth Islands that separate Buzzards Bay from Woods Hole and Vineyard Sound – Hadley’s is well protected and picturesque. There are privately maintained moorings you can pick up (for free) if you are an early arriver. This is a very popular spot at a major cross-roads of southern New England cruising.

  • Mila

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    March 10, 2025 at 7:47 pm
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    Here in Florida, it’s definitely Pelican Bay– there’s just something special about it, especially with all the fun memories… including that one time I ran aground! 😅 It’s a popular spot in Charlotte Harbor on the Gulf side, and I always love coming back. But if we’re talking favorites, nothing beats Cabrera Island off the coast of Mallorca. The night sky there is pure magic – no light pollution, just endless stars.

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  • Lisa

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    June 25, 2025 at 11:07 am
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    I’m hoping one day to go to Greece to experience what sailing is like there⛵

    • Mila

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      June 27, 2025 at 7:42 am
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      May your wish come true soon!!!

      • stuartsailor

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        August 13, 2025 at 4:07 pm
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        Isle deSsintes Gudaloupe. Tropical waters with a French bakery and crepes just steps from the dinghy dock.

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