| Simply beautiful, the Emerald Coast is truly irresistible. Famous for sugar white beaches and brilliant emerald green waters that embrace the coastal water cities of the area.
Destin is in the Central time zone, while the rest of the state hurries to Eastern Standard deadlines. Likewise, its seasons are pure Deep South -- sensational springs, sultry summer days and cool crisp winter evenings -- for tempting temperatures year-round.
Whether fishing along Florida's Gulf Coast, cruising the emerald-green waters, or just relaxing on the unforgettable beaches you are sure to have a great time. Experience the joy of wild dolphins frolicking close to shore around the Harbor, in the Bay and even in the Gulf Waters. Enjoy the postcard perfect sunrises and sunsets over the Gulf.
Destin is known as the "Luckiest Fishing Village" and its sensational seafood harbor offers over four times more types of fresh fish per season than any other Florida destination (except for Key West 14 hours away).
Harboring the largest and most elaborately equipped charter boat fleet in Florida, more billfish are caught each year on the Northern Gulf than all other Gulf ports combined. The game fish are also of the widest variety on the Gulf from cobia and scamp to triggerfish and king mackerel. Catches can be cooked up for free at certain "fish-friendly" restaurants. Freshwater fishing throughout the area is plentiful, reeling in catfish, bass and bream. Year-round concentrations lure red snapper, grouper, warsaw, amberjack, scamp and triggerfish. The elusive cobia begins running in March and lasts through November. Subsequent runs include Spanish mackerel, bluefish, king mackerel, tarpon and blackfin tuna. These famous waters are internationally recognized. The offshore shelf dips straight from Destin's East Pass to 100-foot (30m) depths within 10 miles (16km) -- the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf.
The Baytowne Marina has day slips, overnight rentals, and is a full service marina. The Marina is located in the heart of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on the Choctawhatchee Bay that gives way into the majestic Gulf of Mexico. Baytowne is a full-service, 98-slip marina complete with Dockside Center featuring dozens of water sports including sailing and fishing charters, pontoon boats, wave runners, boogie boards, canoes, and kayaks.
CONTACTS:
Galati Yacht Sales
314 Hwy 98 E. Suite 104
Destin, FL 32541
www.galatiyachts.com
(850) 654-1575
Baybrowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Sandestin, Fl 32550
www.sandestin.com
Chris Miller, Marina Manager at 850.267.7777 or
850.428.0073 (cell phone).
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