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  • Your favorite anchorage?

    Posted by Zeke on January 21, 2025 at 11:31 am

    Where do you drop the anchor to get away from it all? St. Barts or the BVI? Italy or Croatia?

    Howard replied 3 months ago 9 Members · 9 Replies
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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.

    • This reply was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by  Mila.
  • 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

        American Sailing Instructor
        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.

    • stoner

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      December 13, 2025 at 1:58 pm
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      Polis Beach Ithaca

  • Howard

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    February 20, 2026 at 4:48 am
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    With so many anchorages under my keel it is hard to choose one…..but way up there on the favorite’s list is a beautiful anchorage on the Greek Island of Paxos not far from Corfu. A stunning little anchorage there called Mongonisi is a place you must drop your hook someday.

    The ASA flotilla in Corfu this September will be nearby there, and we might be able to visit it so you can see why.

    Fair Winds to all!

    • This reply was modified 3 months ago by  Howard.

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