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EXPLORE… New England
In this edition, we will be focusing on our Newport, Rhode Island, hub and will give you some suggestions on places to visit while in the New England region, a destination which Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) ships to on a regular basis. Upcoming sailings to/from the region in 2009 include: Toulon to Newport in early May and mid July; St. Thomas to Newport, late May; Newport to Toulon, early June; Newport to St. Thomas, early November.
Dockwise boat shipping services provide an easy way for yacht owners to visit and explore these lively cities by the sea.
For those that like to vacation in the Med, but don't have the cruising range to get there on their own keel, or charter a yacht instead of spending their vacation in the comforts of their own, we are offering a special roundtrip package deal on the following voyage: Newport to Olbia, early August; returning from Palma de Mallorca to Port Everglades or Newport, mid October. Contact us to reserve your space today!
Newport, Rhode Island, on Narraganset Bay, is the "perfect home base" for exploring the waters of New England. Newport is well known for its scenic coastline, mansions built by the early "captains of industry," cliff walk, vineyards, museums, galleries, and two boat shows: one in June and the other in September. There are myriad things to see and do and friendly people to elaborate on any of the opportunities found in the following links.
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www.newportharborguide.com/index.htm
www.gonewport.com
www.newportmansions.org
www.cliffwalk.com
Block Island is just 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island but is far, far away from the hustle and bustle of most cities. Here one can just "do nothing" or explore lighthouses, 17 miles of beaches, high bluffs, nature trails and the action of race week. It is mainly a haven for those seeking the simpler, slower way of life if only for a few days. If you are in the area between June 21st and 26th, be sure not to miss the Block Island Race Week where racing yacht Rosebud, which DYT sponsors will be racing. Go Rosebud/Team DYT!
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www.blockislandchamber.com/about.html
www.blockislandinfo.com
www.blockislandraceweek.com
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, is an island just three and one half miles south of Cape Cod. There are many activities such as horseback riding on the beach at sunset, scuba diving to look for sunken ships and lost schooners, riding the surf, going deep sea fishing, following walking trails or flying over the area in a biplane. Or you can relax downtown and keep track of the celebrities of politics, movies, novels and industry as they enjoy the island life.
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www.marthas-vineyard.com/index.php
www.marthas-vineyard.com/directory
www.mvy.com/islandinfo
Nantucket, Massachusetts, an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, and an historic, cobblestone paved whaling village turned into a tourist destination and summer colony. In addition to fishing, historic sightseeing, fishing and cranberry bogs, Nantucket rivals Martha's Vineyard for celebrity watching and pristine beaches.
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www.nantucketchamber.org/visitor/index.html
www.nantucketchamber.org/directory/rec/index.html
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the easternmost peninsula of the state consisting of 15 quaint towns in Barnstable County and over 500 miles of beaches. Since the late 20th century, tourists and owners of second homes began to populate not only the summer months, but spring and fall also. Products associated with Cape Cod include cranberries, shellfish (oyster and clams) and lobsters. Whale watching fleets are berthed there too. At the tip of Cape Cod is Provincetown, long known as an art colony, and more recently for catering to gay and lesbian tourists.
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www.capecodtravel.com/attractions
www.allcapecod.com/rs.html
www.capecodchamber.org/what-to-do
www.offshorepursuits.com/marinas.htm
www.finditcapecod.com
Boston, Massachusetts, has easy access for yachts including marinas right downtown from which to explore the city itself, one of the most historic sites in America. The Freedom Trail is a red brick path through downtown Boston, leading to 16 significant historic sites. On its two and one-half mile walk from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, one gets a fine overview of the historic importance of Boston and surrounding areas. In the first link below look under "Experiencing Boston Harbor" for many other links.
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www.bostonharbor.com
Boston Harbor Islands:
www.nps.gov/boha
Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a rocky peninsula about 30 miles up the coast from Boston that was founded in 1624 and is the third colonizing effort in New England after Plymouth Colony and Nantasket Beach. It now consists of the towns of Glouster, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Nantasket Beach.
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www.cape-ann.com
Cape Ann Mariners Info:
www.cape-ann.com/mariners.html
Marblehead, Massachusetts is where fish were so abundant in 1660 that the King's Royal Agent visited and when he returned to England declared it "…the Greatest Towne for Fishing in New England." Now this charming town and Marblehead Harbor boasts three yacht clubs in addition to one of the finest displays of sailing craft anywhere. Marblehead Race Week, which dates back to 1889, is the yearly mid-summer competition that still attracts yachtsmen from around the world.
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www.marblehead.org/index.asp?NID=10
Newburyport, Massachusetts was established in the 1630's and concentrated on maritime trade while the rest of Newberry focused on agriculture. Currently this town houses several museums and historic houses, including Coffin House built circa 1678, and gives a good historic sense of rural life in the colony.
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www.newburyportchamber.org/history.shtml
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is one of the "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its shipbuilding history includes a good relationship with Kittery, Maine, across the Piscataqua River. For example, Captain John Paul Jones lived at the Portsmouth house that now bears his name, but his ship Ranger was built on Badger's Island in Kittery. Furthermore, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, established in 1800 as the first federal navy yard, is located on Seavey's Island in Kittery.
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www.portsmouthnh.com/visitors/index.cfm
Portland, the capital of Maine, is famous for clam chowder, lobster rolls and every other form of east coast seafood, but importantly, it was ranked #1 on Forbes.com America's Most Livable Cities.
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www.portlandmaine.com/index.php?sec=2
Camden, Maine is the Gateway to Penobscot Bay, the only place on the ease coast where coastal mountains meet the sea. Camden has high end dining, boutique shops, and beautiful views of Penobscot Bay from Mount Battie.
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www.therealmaine.com
Bar Harbor, Maine, is a port of entry for the bay ferries from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and a popular northern New England town for many reasons. One big reason is the fact that it includes the largest parts of Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain and the Porcupine Islands.
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www.barharborinfo.com
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