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Broad Reach Adventures

Sail Southeast Massachusetts
One of the finest sailing locations on the East Coast!

Locations
- Martha's Vineyard, MA
- New Bedford, MA

Ways to Explore the Coast of Massachusetts!

Day Sails Martha's Vineyard, MA

2 Hour, 3 Hour & 6 Hour Private Sails

Sunset Sails Martha's Vineyard, MA

2 Hour & 3 Hour Sunset Private Sails

All Sails Martha's Vineyard, MA

All Priviate Sails

Day Sails New Bedford. MA

2 Hour, 3 Hour & 6 Hour Public & Private Sails

Sunset Sails New Bedford, MA

2 Hour & 3 Hour Sunset Public & Private Sails

All Sails New Bedford, MA

All Public & Private Sails

Why Our Sailing Adventures Forge Unforgettable Memories

    1. Intimate Settings: With a commitment to exclusivity, each of our 6 boats carries no more than 6 guests, ensuring a personalized and intimate atmosphere.
    2. Stellar Reputation: Boasting a remarkable 4.98 average rating based on 496 reviews across 6 online platforms, our dedication to excellence speaks volumes.
    3. Diverse Experiences: Explore numerous sailing adventures with our 8 types of Experiences based in New Bedford and our 4 types based in Martha’s Vineyard.
    4. Unmatched Exploration: Delve into the heart of Massachusetts’ coastal treasures on our tours, one of the finest sailing locations on the East Coast, which offer the unique opportunity to discover the rich wildlife, including seals and bottle nose dolphins, active  lighthouses, picturesque islands, meandering rivers, and bustling harbors.

The Boat

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The sailing vessel Tortola is a 50-foot, high-latitude cutter sloop designed by Dutch/Brazilian architect Thierry Stump. Known for crafting vessels that brave the “Roaring 60’s” of the Southern Oceans and endure Antarctic winters, Stump’s designs are revered by elite mariners. Built on the shores of Southern Brazil, Tortola accommodates 13 passengers and sleeps 8 comfortably. Photos of Tortola can be found in the gallery on the Boats & Crew webpage and throughout the website.

Meet the Crew

Growing up in a sailing family, Captain Don Brunton started cruising the New England coast as a child. In 1993, he embarked on a remarkable journey with his wife, Malu, and their two-year-old daughter, Isabella, sailing from Portland, Maine, to Southern Brazil aboard a 22-foot sloop. Over thirty years, they made their home on the picturesque island of Ilhabela, Brazil. There, Captain Don and Malu built three catamarans and operated charter services between Rio and Ilhabela.

 

Captain Don has completed five major ocean crossings (two with his wife and daughter, Malu and Isabella), spent 17 years with the Bering Sea fishing fleet, and holds an impressive array of maritime licenses: a 200-ton Captain’s license with sail endorsement, a 1,600-ton commercial fishing Master’s endorsement, a 4,000-hp Designated Duty Engineer’s License, and an Auxiliary Towing endorsement. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and German.

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From a young age, Malu Brunton dreamed of sailing the ocean. When her husband, Don, bought a small sailboat named ‘Impossible Dream,’ she embraced the opportunity. With their two-year-old daughter, they set sail from Maine to Ilhabela, Brazil. There, Malu founded one of Brazil’s premier programs aimed at introducing underprivileged kids to the performing arts. She has since undertaken two trans-oceanic voyages and managed charter businesses in Brazil.  Malu is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, and also speaks some French. Malu is known for being an exceptionally gracious and engaging hostess on every sailing adventure.

 

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