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Cruise Maine with the Cruising Club of America

Join the CCA to explore Maine's rugged coast, guided by our knowledgeable members.

Skip the overwhelm of traditional guides—we highlight only the best harbors and anchorages with essential, up-to-date information curated by experienced cruisers.

Key Features:

  • Top harbors with marine and provisioning services
  • Scenic, secluded anchorages
  • Charts for every location
  • Local weather and wind forecasts (via Windy.com)
  • Tide predictions (via US Harbors)
  • Insider tips on hiking, activities, and more

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The Cruising Club of America is a not-for-profit collection of skilled offshore sailors who provide valuable cruising and safety information as a public service to making our sport more accessible and enjoyable for all.

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By Tom Babbitt

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For Cruisers. From Cruisers

How to Deal with Lobster Pot Buoys

Ernie Godshalk

view of many lobster buoys on still water
In calm water, at slack tide, in daylight, lobster pot buoys and their warps present only a moderate problem. The buoys and toggles are easy to see, and the warps drop straight down from the buoy or toggle, so steering around them is easy, even if you pass close aboard. You still must keep a […]
Provisioning opportunities:  Penobscot Bay to Mount Desert Island

Tom Babbitt

While we are lucky to have a large and efficient freezer and refrigerator on board that runs all summer due to significant solar and battery resources, we still yearn for fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries and dairy on a regular basis, hence we are, like most others, eager for a provisioning stop once or twice a week.
Safety Priorities for Cruising Maine

Brian Guck

Cruising in Maine can be a most pleasant and satisfying experience, but it requires a considerably higher focus on safety than cruising in other more benign areas and climates.
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Safety Resources from the Cruising Club of America for Cruisers

Safety and Seamanship

After thousands of miles and places visited, many of our members take a moment to share what they have learned. We offer the articles and courses for cruisers of all types.

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Cruising with Couples

The book is aimed at the less-experienced crewmember and promotes partnership and teamwork between skipper and crew to ensure they can handle an emergency on their own boat.

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Environment of the Sea

As members of the CCA, we sail and explore the oceans of the world with a spirit of adventure and a strong sense of stewardship for the oceans we love. We are looking to be a part of the solution.

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