One of the great East Coast sailing destinations is Dry Tortugas National Park, the only tropical islands on the East Coast.  Located 70 miles west of Key West off the coast of Florida, the Dry Tortugas are a cluster of seven islands which are composed of coral reefs and sand.  There’s a protected anchorage near Fort Jefferson, which is definitely worth a visit.  Bird and marine life live in abundance at the Dry Tortugas, and the water is teeming with fish and even tortoises.  Bring your own supplies since there are none available on the island. You can find out more at the Dry Tortugas National Park website.

Eighteen international tall ships can be seen in Charleston Harbor the weekend of July 26-28, marking the annual Harborfest event. The ships have come from as far away as France, Russia, Uruguay and the UK. Some of the ships will be offering deck tours. Other Charleston Harborfest activities include a waterfront air show, food and drink, pirate-themed waterfront activities and an evening concert. On Monday there will be a Parade of Sail as the tall ships leave the harbor.

Admission to Harborfest is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 17, with free admission for children under 5. Parking is free over the weekend. Find out more at the Charleston Harborfest website.

Charleston is a charming city in South Carolina. It’s the second largest city in the state and is located at the mid-point of South Carolina’s coastline. Charleston is a travel destination and offers a variety of accommodations as well as many restaurants and shopping opportunities. Some of the main attractions of Charleston are its beautiful historic homes and residential streets lined with giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss. The city of Charleston is a unique blend of the traditional American South and the cultural elements from France, England and West Africa.

Sailing Anarchy is a sailing website which truly captures the excitement of the sport. Aiming to be different from other sailing magazines and websites which it calls “less than insightful”, Sailing Anarchy was established as a forum for racing sailors, industry insiders and sailing enthusiasts looking for sailing news with a twist.

The Sailing Anarchy site includes news, features, photos, videos, and high traffic forums. There’s also a classified ads section where you can advertise your sailboat when you upgrade to a bigger boat.

The Edgartown Yacht Club is located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Edgartown, Massachusetts. Edgartown is the oldest city on Martha’s Vineyard. Founded in 1905, the private club is located on Dock Street in downtown Edgartown. Since 1923, the Edgartown Yacht Club has sponsored a Junior Yacht Club, one of the first such clubs to be established. The Edgartown Yacht Club also sponsors a tennis program where teams complete against other yacht clubs, including the Nantucket Yacht Club.

The Edgartown Yacht Club 86th Annual Regatta will be held July 16-18, 2009. Several hundred boats are expected to participate in this annual event in Edgartown Harbor. For spectators, there are a vaiety of inns and hotels in Edgartown which provide accommodations for the weekend.

Star Island Yacht Club in Montauk Point, New York is the perfect destination for cruising and fishing. Seasonal sports fishing and charter boats are a big attraction, along with the club’s many tournaments. The best known tournament is the Annual Shark Tournament, which will be held June 18 -20, 2009. Last year’s tournament paid out over $760,000 in cash, custom trophies and other prizes. Find out more about the tournament here.

The East Coast of the U.S. isn’t the only East Coast in the boating world. East Coast Sailing Week is an annual week long sailing event which covers the east coast of Scotland and the north east coast of England. The event has been held annually since 1987 and will take place at the Royal Tay Yacht Club from July 6 – 10 in 2009.