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Get Away From It All

THE TERM “SOCIAL DISTANCING” WILL BE PART OF OUR vocabulary for at least a while to come, and there’s no better way to engage in the practice than heading out on a boat. Some of the finest Northeast and New England anchorages are tailor-made for our current situation, with fresh air, beautiful scenery—and the ability to see as many, or as few, other people as you desire.

CUTTYHUNK, MASSACHUSETTS

Bob Garber, the operations manager at Boston Sailing Center, says Cuttyhunk is not just one of the coolest spots in New England, but along the entire East Coast.

“Cuttyhunk is one of those islands in the world where it’s a spiritual adventure every time you pull in,” Garber says. “I believe the graduating class last year was one person. It is literally a one-room schoolhouse. They have a bit of a marina, but I

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