After an enjoyable stay at the Palafox Pier and Yacht Harbor, we head to the fuel dock for some diesel. After a discussion with the dock attendant, we decide to make the run to Panama City via the Gulf. He informs us that it will be calm water today. Panama City is a 100 mile trip, but with flat water and no wake zones, we should be able to get to Panama City in 6 hours or so. We venture out to the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico at the Pensacola Inlet.
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| Gulf of Mexico from Pensacola Bay |
Again, a lesson is learned. WE need to check the wave heights and wind speed and direction ourselves. The waves were at least 4 to 7 feet. This is not a fun experience. After getting our butts kicked, we turn around and head back into Pensacola Bay. Buster could not live up to the collar he sports; he was a wee bit seasick.
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| Not feeling too good. |
We cross the Pensecola Bay and continue to the Inter Coastal Waterway. We navigate through the narrows at Fort Walton Beach and continue into Choctawhatchee Bay. We pass through Destin and arrive to Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. The marina is wonderful and the yachts in the harbor are amazing.
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| Destin Florida |
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| Not your average marina or boats. |
The marina is attached to a massive resort complex. There are 4 golf courses, 15 tennis courts, beach, day spa and salon, numerous pools, over 50 retail shops and 20 restaurants and even a dog park. We will be staying here at least two nights to enjoy the amenities and take a break from the water.
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| Resort view from the marina |
Oh yeah, the sunsets aren't too bad either!
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| Baytowne Marina at Sandestin |
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