Martha's Vineyard Sailing Vacations

Martha's Vineyard Sailing Travel Guide

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Edgartown Lighthouse in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts (courtesy, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism)


Martha's Vineyard Sailing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Sarah White
  • Check out Martha's Vineyard Oceansports in Oak Bluffs or head down the road to Wind's Up for parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, or boat rental.
  • Enroll in a solo or group refresher course at Island Sailing Schools—on your boat or theirs.
  • Experience life aboard a classic 90-foot schooner on the Alabama. Three-hour day or sunset sails cost US$60.
  • Book early to beat the holiday weekend crowds at Oak Bluffs Marina, the island's largest marina, with 80 slips and 45 moorings.

Martha's Vineyard Overview

Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque New England island with captains' houses and lighthouses, white picket fences and ice-cream shops, an authentic fishing village and a Native American community, miles of pristine beaches and rolling farmland. Unfortunately, it has been discovered, in a big way. If you can survive the hassles of getting to the island, and the crowds and traffic once you arrive...

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Hotels

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Madison Inn
18 Kennebec Avenue
Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 5.2 Miles
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Mansion House
9 Main Street
Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard , MA 02568
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 6.4 Miles
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The Lightkeepers Inn
25 Simpsons Lane
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard , MA 02539
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 0.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Oak Bluffs
Northern Shore
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557 Map
Distance: 5.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: In 1835, members of a church decided to use this... Read More
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Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary
Indian Hill Rd and Obed Daggett Rd
West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02575 Map
Distance: 9.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary is a 300-acre natural... Read More
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East Chop Light
On Telegraph Hill
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557
Distance: 5.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The lighthouse, on the bluffs near the historic... Read More
Beaches Expert Rating
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Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals

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Charming Cottage in the Village of Vineyard Haven
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking

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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 9
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels, VCR


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