Pristine islands are among the most satisfying sailing destinations.  Cumberland Island, a piece of the National Seashore system that lies off the coast of Georgia, is just such a destination. Located between the Intercoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, the island offers over 14 miles of untouched beachfront. You can anchor on the protected side of the island, near the National Seashore Visitor Center.

Once you dinghy ashore, you can enjoy the peace of the island’s forests and beachfront. You may even glimpse one of the Cumberland Island’s herds of wild horses, or other wild animals including deer, boar, bobcats, armadillos and turkeys.

You can find out more about Cumberland Island and the National Seashore on the National Parks Service website.