Gulf Shores to Destin

[Babin Farms]

We will be boating from Gulf Shores area to Destin May 24th and heading back May 28th. As of now we have one other boat going with us. Anyone who would like to join us on this trip is more than welcome.

 

[zipper]

Will be a nice trip. That is the time frame of moving the catamaran from the Atlantic to Lake Champlain via the Hudson. Should take us 6-7 days if all goes right.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Sounds like an awesome trip Babin, this was the trip you wanted to do last year correct?

 

[Babin Farms]

Sounds like an awesome trip Babin, this was the trip you wanted to do last year correct?

Sure is. We have a room and slip reserved on Oskaloosa Island for our stay. Was hoping to make it to Bimini this year but that trip keeps getting pushed back.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Sure is. We have a room and slip reserved on Oskaloosa Island for our stay. Was hoping to make it to Bimini this year but that trip keeps getting pushed back.

How far is the trip one way?

 

[fatboyroy]

How far is the trip one way?

Looks like he have about 120 mile from Mobile Bay with lots of available marina to fuel in between, should be a breeze for Babin.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Looks like he have about 120 mile from Mobile Bay with lots of available marina to fuel in between, should be a breeze for Babin.
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Looks like fun!

 

[Babin Farms]

How far is the trip one way?

Don’t quote me on it but I believe we’re looking at around 90 miles.

 

[HangOutdoors]

We will be boating from Gulf Shores area to Destin May 24th and heading back May 28th. As of now we have one other boat going with us. Anyone who would like to join us on this trip is more than welcome.

Nice part is if the weather kicks up you can take the ICW. If your slip is at Adventure Marina, bring some extra bumpers.

 

[Babin Farms]

Nice part is if the weather kicks up you can take the ICW. If your slip is at Adventure Marina, bring some extra bumpers.

Our plan is to take the ICW. I haven’t been out on the gulf where it’s been calm enough to just cruise without getting beat to death. Our slip is where we are going to be staying which is Destin West. We stayed there before with the boat and were happy with the accommodations. Hopefully we can get a few more boats to make the trip with us.

 

[Fargo007]

I'm in Pensacola so you're going right by me. Too early to tell if I can make it but I may join. Been to both Gulf Shores & Destin a few times from here. You absolutely want to stay inshore for this. I'm also curious how you found a slip and a place to stay and what that cost you.

 

[Babin Farms]

I'm in Pensacola so you're going right by me. Too early to tell if I can make it but I may join. Been to both Gulf Shores & Destin a few times from here. You absolutely want to stay inshore for this. I'm also curious how you found a slip and a place to stay and what that cost you.

We stayed at Destin West with our boat back in 2021. My wife/finance manager lined up the vacation back then and also this trip so I’m not sure on cost but looking forward to the trip.

Hopefully we’ll see you out on the water this season

 

[EJG5150]

We will be boating from Gulf Shores area to Destin May 24th and heading back May 28th. As of now we have one other boat going with us. Anyone who would like to join us on this trip is more than welcome.

Check the Blue Angels site for the schedule in Pensacola . Might be able to catch that . We towed our boat down from Illinois 6/22, stayed in Ft Walton . Did Pensacola via IC for the show. Easy ride, plenty of marinas.

 

[Babin Farms]

Check the Blue Angels site for the schedule in Pensacola . Might be able to catch that . We towed our boat down from Illinois 6/22, stayed in Ft Walton . Did Pensacola via IC for the show. Easy ride, plenty of marinas.

We have gone to their show a few times and are going to plan on making it to future shows.

 

[EJG5150]

We have gone to their show a few times and are going to plan on making it to future shows.

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It was definitely a highlight. Trailering back down next year.

 

[MilesPrower]

We have gone to their show a few times and are going to plan on making it to future shows.

May 28 is a practice day. Weather permitting, the Blues are usually in the air from 10:30 am to 11:15 on practice days.

To watch the show from your boat, you can anchor just south of the lighthouse, as long as you're north of the ICW, but also outside of the entry-restricted zone, which is about 110 yd from NAS's shoreline. Alternatively, if you want to hang with a more partying crowd, anchor closer to "Sand Island" (Robertson Island) either on the pass-side or on the lagoon-side.

I've watched the Blue Angels from my boat dozens of times... and at least 10× from the tarmac at NAS... and I still love seeing them fly!

 

[MilesPrower]

Check the Blue Angels site for the schedule in Pensacola . Might be able to catch that . We towed our boat down from Illinois 6/22, stayed in Ft Walton . Did Pensacola via IC for the show. Easy ride, plenty of marinas.

Great idea for May 28!

The longest stretch between fuel docks is between Fort Walton Beach Yacht Basin and Santa Rosa Yacht Club — 29 NM by boat (via all the turns through The Narrows).

Also, plenty of docks where you can tie up for food in Pensacola Beach, Pensacola downtown, and Perdido. Our favorites are Blackened Grouper at the Paradise, Mahi Reuben at Jaco's, and Triggerfish Tacos at Sunset.

 

[EJG5150]

May 28 is a practice day. Weather permitting, the Blues are usually in the air from 10:30 am to 11:15 on practice days.

To watch the show from your boat, you can anchor just south of the lighthouse, as long as you're north of the ICW, but also outside of the entry-restricted zone, which is about 110 yd from NAS's shoreline. Alternatively, if you want to hang with a more partying crowd, anchor closer to "Sand Island" (Robertson Island) either on the pass-side or on the lagoon-side.

I've watched the Blue Angels from my boat dozens of times... and at least 10× from the tarmac at NAS... and I still love seeing them fly!

We actually started by anchoring but then noticed the beach to the south had some boats , so I backed in there , definitely liked it better .

 

[MilesPrower]

That beach is "Sand Island."

 

[EJG5150]

That beach is "Sand Island."

Clever, a beach named sand island . Good to know for my next trip .