Alaska - Tips For a Sailing Vacation

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  • Author D. Browall
  • Published May 12, 2008
  • Word count 346

Alaska, also known as "The Last Frontier", is the largest US state in terms of land area with a total of 664,267 square miles. It is also one of the wealthiest US states with a median income of approximately $54,627. Alaska is located on the western region of Canada and eastern side of Russia. The state has many glaciers and fjords which makes sailing in Alaska very exciting.

When it comes to race, Alaska is one of the United State's most diverse. 74 percent of the state's inhabitants are Caucasian (from the mainland US and Europe), more than 15 percent are Native American Indians, and the rest are Filipinos and other Asians.

If you want to explore the inner passages and magnificent fjords of Alaska, you must direct your sailing towards Tracy and Endicott Arms. This 30-mile inlet is part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area. From here, you can see the true beauty of the "Last Frontier State". Apart from the big icebergs and superb mountain peaks, you can also catch a glimpse of some of Alaska's stunning waterfalls.

If you are into nature tripping, you must visit Glacier Bay National Park. It is located just hours; west of the capital city Juneau. The 3-million acre park was instituted in 1980 to exhibit Alaska's exquisite flora and fauna. Among the many things you can do while in the park include kayaking, trail hiking, and fishing. The Glacier Bay National Park is one of Alaska's most famous tourist places. In fact, it draws approximately 300,000 visitors every year.

If you want to come close some of Alaska's protected brown bears, come and visit the Admiralty Island. It is one of the largest islands in the US with an approximate area of 4,264 square kilometer.

Sailing in Alaska is an adventure to experience. Aside from its marvelous glaciers and beautiful fjords, the state has plenty of wildlife to offer to its visitors. The Katmai National Park and McNeil River Falls, for instance, has hundreds of brown bears. If you are fond of polar bears, sail

your way around St. Matthew and Kuskokwim Delta.

For more info on companies offering yacht charter in Alaska as well as many other popular sailing areas such as Caribbean sailing visit D. Browall's website http://www.sboats.com.

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