Sailing Destin Florida

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Aviator

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Nov 3, 2018
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Catalina 22 Lake Norman, NC
I'm thinking of taking my 85 Cat. 22 with me on vacation 2019 to Destin.
Has anyone ever sailed around in that area to within 5 miles out in a Catalina 22.
I'm open for suggestions. And also which time of the year is best.
Thanks, Greg
 
BigEasy

BigEasy

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Jun 21, 2004
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Beneteau 343 Slidell, LA
Choctawhatchee bay would be good. Nice Marina at Sand Destin Resort with lots of restaurants & nightlife.
You can also sail westward to Fort Walton, Navarre Beach, and onto Pensacola in Santa Rosa Sound. Also on a good day you can venture into the Gulf of Mexico thru Destin Pass; however, the pass can get very rough with breakers in higher winds and opposing tides. There are also points of interest on the North side of Choctawhatchee bay.
 
dakno

dakno

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Jun 22, 2009
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Hunter 41DS new orleans
There is a large Cat 22 group that does a rally/sail from Destin to Pensacola and back every year, maybe 30 boats, cool people, good times, look them up, every year....
 
dakno

dakno

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Jun 22, 2009
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Hunter 41DS new orleans
I just noticed you are from Lake Norman. My 27 Hunter is at the Lake Norman Yacht Club.
 
iSaint06

iSaint06

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Mar 2, 2014
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Catalina 22 Ocean Springs, MS
BigEasy said:
Choctawhatchee bay would be good. Nice Marina at Sand Destin Resort with lots of restaurants & nightlife.
You can also sail westward to Fort Walton, Navarre Beach, and onto Pensacola in Santa Rosa Sound. Also on a good day you can venture into the Gulf of Mexico thru Destin Pass; however, the pass can get very rough with breakers in higher winds and opposing tides. There are also points of interest on the North side of Choctawhatchee bay.
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You forgot to mention the crazies: the huge fishing charters, dolphin tour boats, jet skis, and rental boats all causing havoc in the pass. :yikes:
 
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