[quote=rattlenhum]I'm not a definitive expert but have spent a LOT of time on the water in the FL panhandle area...
Despite what one might think, there is not a lot of access or catsailng in the Destin area. Gulfside access is pretty much nonexistent except for a few locals that have permits to use a vehicle for beach launch. Don't even think about pulling into a condo, hotel, or most neighborhoods with a trailer. Also, you can't leave much of anything except a footprint on the beach overnight. Bay or soundside launching in FW or Panama City is probably available, but overnight trailer parking at the ramps is usually prohibited.
FWYC would probably be the best option if you could get permission. Not too far from there to Destin Pass and the Gulf, but the pass is narrow and usually crowded. Can be very tricky without auxiliary power depending on wind direction and tidal currents.
Sandestin rents (used to, at least) Getaways (and Waves?), but I'm sure that's seasonal.
Sour grapes: On a a typical visit to Destin, you will waste so much of your life in traffic jams and restaurant lines that something as nice as catsailing will be the farthest thing from your mind![/quote]
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