Boating on the United States Pacific Coast

There are so many great places in the Pacificmost beautiful in the United States, and sailboat
Ocean to go boating that it would take a boatingenthusiasts as well as pleasure boaters enjoy
enthusiast years to try them all. The Pacificsimply cruising along, enjoying the sights as well as
Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, andthe ride. Though fishing boats go out all year
boating in the Pacific along the United States coastround, pleasure boaters and most sailboaters go
can mean many different types of excitingout mostly in the summer and fall.
experiences. From the clear pristine waters ofAlaskan Coast - There aren't too many people
Hawaii to the exciting fishing in Alaska, boaterswho haven't viewed the beauty of the Alaskan
can find more than enough to keep them busy,coast on television, on video, or in pictures.
and happy, in the vast and beautiful Pacific Ocean.Anyone who is lucky enough to be able to take
California coast - The waters off the Californiatheir boat along the Alaskan coast is well
coast offer unending fun for every type ofrewarded with views of pristine seaside cliffs and
boater; from sailboat enthusiasts to Yachtmajestic glaciers, as well as getting to see such
owners. The year-round temperate climate inbeautiful sea animals as otters, sea lions, and
Southern California means that you can take yourwhales. The fishing in Alaska is some of the best
boat out at just about any time of the year andin the world, and fisherman in Alaska almost
expect to have a great time. Take your boat outalways come back from this coastal area with
and fish for albacore off the San Diego coast, ortheir best fish stories. Alaska does, of course,
sail the 26 miles over to beautiful Catalina Island.have very harsh winters, and often unpredictable
The Northern California coast is great for fishing,weather in the other seasons, so boaters who
and kayakers can see some beautiful sceneryare planning on taking an ocean trip there should
while taking an ocean kayaking tour. People arecheck for the best times to go, as well as
always attracted to the sun and fun of California,regularly check on weather reports during their
and boaters are no exception.trips.
The Pacific Northwest coast - Though it has aHawaii - If going to Hawaii by sea, the majority of
cooler climate than the California coast, the coastpeople go on ships, but there are those daring
of the Pacific Northwest is a haven for boaters.people who prefer to sail or even yacht over to
Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes here,the beautiful islands of Hawaii. If you take your
and boaters can go out in one day and comeboat over there for a visit, the crystal clear
back with salmon, bass, or even crab! The coastswaters, exotic fishing, and breathtaking views will
along Oregon and Washington are some of thebe worth it.