Surfing is a popular sport on Nantucket, and the island hosts several good spots, mostly on the south side (although the best ones are kept secret by the locals!). Madaket, Cisco, Surfside, Madaquesham and Nobadeer offer good surfable sand breaks.
Christian at NantucketSurfari, 1 Essex Rd, offers hourly lessons or packages for all levels. All equipment, from wetsuits to surfboards, is provided. Pick-up at the yacht upon request.
Nantucket has over 24 miles of bicycle paths on mostly flat terrain, providing an ideal environment for biking. Bike paths are separated from the adjacent roadways and link many areas of the island. A ride to the charming village of Sconset, 8 miles east of town, is highly recommended. Other popular rides include the more hilly 12 mile round trip to Madaket, offering views of ponds and moors, or you can take the short ride to Surfside Beach.
Cape Cod boasts some of the steadiest and strongest winds in New England, making it a first class windsurfing and kitesurfing destination. Located on Buzzards Bay, in Falmouth West, Chapaquoit Beach in Falmouth is considered one of the best windsurfing spots on the entire coast. Old Silver Beach is one of Falmouth more popular beaches and also a great windsurfing spot.
Cape Cod Windsurfing
350 Quaker Rd, N. Falmouth
Located on Old Silver Beach,
Located with walking distance from MacDougalls’ marina, Falmouth Heights, on Vineyard Sound is a beautiful beach known for its warm water and stunning views on Martha’s Vineyard.
A short walking distance from Hyannis Marina is the wonderful Bay View Beach. Kalmus and Veteran beaches, located on the Lewis Bay at the end of Ocean St, are also local favorites.
Shining Sea Bikewayis a wonderful paved 11.5 mile bike path that starts from Falmouth’s north end and follows the waterfront to the ferry terminal in Woods Hole. The only bikeway on Cape Cod that runs along the seashore.
Easily accessible by foot or bike from Falmouth center or marinas (heading west), Beebe Woods (located on Beebe Acres Rd) is a 650 acre estate featuring trails, ponds and woods.
The trail winds up to Peterson's Farm, off Woods Hole Rd, which maintains public paths through meadows and fields, where sheep and llama roam.
Boston is a great ‘walking’ city, fun to explore by foot from the waterfront promenade to shady parks and streets lined by distinctive red brick buildings. Most of the marinas are located in the very desirable North End district, a really charming and historic neighborhood, with a maze of alleys and streets filled with Italian pastries, restaurants and old buildings.
Old Boston Tours offer very interesting guided tours of the oldest parts of the city.
Tel: (617) 755 2648
Cape Elizabeth, Fort Williams and Portland Head Light
Accessible via a bridge with a very safe bike and pedestrian path, Cape Elizabeth, home of the waterfront Fort Williams Park, offers excellent biking and hiking options. Ride your bike all the way to the Portland Head Light, only 5miles from downtown, for stunning views of the entrance to Casco Bay. From the marinas, head south on Commercial St, cross the bridge and follow the quiet waterfront streets to Fort Williams Park.
A paradise for kayakers, Boothbay peninsula is surrounded by beautiful islands, some with public access, many of which provide significant bird habitat.
Tidal Transit Kayak Company
18 Granary Way,
Boothbay Harbor
This company located downtown rents kayaks (and bikes) and organizes kayak tours.
Tel: (207) 633 7140
Starting from Boothbay Harbor, bikers can enjoy scenic rides along winding rural roads, rocky shores with views on coastal islands or river corridors, all offering spectacular natural beauty. The ride toward Southport Island is breathtaking.
Bikes can be rented at Tidal Transit Kayak Company , 18 Granary Way, Tel: (207) 633 7140.
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