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Northshore October 2025
Hailed by its earliest settlers as "the greatest town for fishing in New England," Marblehead is now known as "The Sailing Capital of the World," boasting more boats per capita than any other town or city on the face of the earth. No wonder, then, that it was also the birthplace of the U.S. Navy (sorry, Beverly) and the destination of Old Ironsides' historic bicentennial sail in 1997.Each year, hundreds of sailors gather in Marblehead for Race Week (which takes place toward the end of July), when crews of all ages and sizes participate in a beautiful and exciting competitive parade of sail. Every other year, international crews descend on Mar
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