Maine Bound

While San Francisco Bay boasts steady breezes, a 12-month season and spectacular scenery, most local sailors still want to explore much of the rest of the sailing world. A great option on the opposite coast — with one of the shortest seasons in the country — Maine in the months of July and August offers sailors a completely different experience from the Bay.

The Maine coast has its own stunning scenery and lighter but generally predictable, pleasant afternoon breezes. Plus it’s easy to reach from the West Coast. You’ll even find the ‘exchange rate’ pretty good if you travel to Maine. Fuel, food, lobster and many local treats are much less expensive than in California. As in Mexico, you’ll find your dollars go further in Maine.   

All the pleasant scenes can be interrupted by the occasional thunderstorm, complete with lightning, rain and squally breezes, or a day or two of fog. 

Since the publisher of Latitude 38 grew up sailing in Maine, it’s a place we strive to return to year after year to see family and go sailing. We’ve never been disappointed.