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 PERKS
FROM THE BEGINNING
The neighboring seaside towns of Marblehead
and Swampscott share more than just an ocean
view. Steeped in history, Marblehead predates the
Revolutionary War and is the birthplace of the American
Navy. Frederick Law Olmsted is credited with designing
Swampscott’s picturesque town center, where the surrounding
streets are named for Civil War generals.
LAND HO!
The harbor in Marblehead, one of the sailing capitals
of the world, makes any discerning captain’s A-list. But
don’t assume you’ll find a parking spot for that Swan
racing yacht: The wait list for moorings here runs 12 to
15 years. The official racing season begins May 25, so
watch for the following races and regattas:
BOSTON YACHT CLUB
Performance Handicap Racing Fleet—more than
1,200 sailors participating in six races—August 22-24
CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB
NOOD Regatta, sponsored by Sail magazine,
July 24-27 (during Marblehead Race Week)
EASTERN YACHT CLUB
Annual Regatta, with ocean-racing vessels, July 4
PLEON YACHT CLUB
The oldest junior yacht club in the US hosts the 54th
annual Marblehead Junior Race Week, July 21-23
For more information, visit mheadrace.org.
 BEST ADDRESS
Narrowing this category down was tricky, as both locales offer some pretty
swanky neighborhoods. Peaches Point and Marblehead Neck—both 01945s—
definitely make the cut. And 01907’s most-stellar list includes Galloupes Point, Littles Point Road,
Lincoln House Point, and Atlantic Avenue.
 BEST ADDRESS
Narrowing this category down was tricky, as both locales offer some pretty
swanky neighborhoods. Peaches Point and Marblehead Neck—both 01945s—
definitely make the cut. And 01907’s most-stellar list includes Galloupes Point, Littles Point Road,
Lincoln House Point, and Atlantic Avenue.
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