Category: Florida Panhandle
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July 14, 2023 – Baytowne Marina at Sandestin, Florida
Another dismal, wet morning, complete with flash flood warning alerts! So, you make the best of the time by working on provisioning lists and catching up on email. The Biscuit at rest after the storms. After the rains cleared, we explored the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on our rented golf cart. Many themed accommodations…
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July 13, 2023 – Destin Harbor to Baytowne Marina at Sandestin, Florida
An early start today as we made our way to Baytowne Marina. We ran into more wet weather as we crossed Choctawhatchee Bay. We rented a golf cart and explored the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. A dramatic contrast to our previous anchor points. Variety is the spice of life! Rob checking out the fancy…
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July 12, 2023 – Destin Harbor, Florida
Another cloudy and stormy day in Destin. We joined the Masingills and Boudreauxs for cocktails at Bochamps Seafood and Oyster House after Rob untangled the dinghy line from the left prop. I’ll save that story for another day. Headed to Baytowne Marina in Sandestin tomorrow. Can’t wait to take a real shower! Cocktails at Boshamps…
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July 11, 2023 – Destin Harbor, Florida
We spent another day exploring Destin Harbor from the water side on our dinghy. We also took a quick trip to Crab Island to hang out with the young locals and tourists. Great place to people watch! Captain Rob on his dinghy Gravy. Riding the dinghy is a great way to get around the harbor…
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July 10, 2023 – Destin Harbor, Florida
The weather has been a bit wet for our tastes – so we took advantage of the cooler temperatures and explored Destin. A trip to West Marine for a fuel filter (because, why not?) and then a quick trip to Winn Dixie for more wine and maybe a few more sundries. We met some really…
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July 9, 2023 – Santa Rosa Sound to Destin Harbor, Florida
A late departure today due to very wet weather this morning. We are safely anchored in Destin Harbor this evening. Lots of lights and activity around us as the weekend winds down. Had some issues with the dinghy davit so towed Gravy the whole way… I want one of these for Christmas! Good night from…
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July 8, 2023 – Santa Rosa Sound, Florida
A pretty little anchorage with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Saw some interesting weather systems blow through but the sun always returned.
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July 7, 2023 – Gulf Shores, Alabama to Pensacola Beach, Florida
Retirement feels good! Today we traveled from Homeport Marina to Pensacola Beach. We caught the Blue Angels practice run. Pensacola Air Show is tomorrow!

