sailboat launch area

[jte1343]

hi, i was wondering if anyone would know of any good locations to launch a hobie cat sailboat. anywhere on the bay or gulf would work but the gulf would be preferable. the boat is light enough to be carried short distances if that allows to reach any hard to reach access points. thanks in advance! joel

 

[Smiling JOe]

western lake at Grayton Beach.

 

[jte1343]

thanks for the reply. i was actually looking into western lake. would it be large enough to sail on and also correct me if i am wrong but doesn't the lake loop around to the gulf on the west end of it? thanks!

 

[Mermaid]

thanks for the reply. i was actually looking into western lake. would it be large enough to sail on and also correct me if i am wrong but doesn't the lake loop around to the gulf on the west end of it? thanks!

Yes it does, but it's fairly shallow where the outlet is. How much depth do you need for the Hobie Cat? We put our kayaks in aat the launch down the street from the Red Bar in Grayton Beach and paddle down the outlet and then carry on the sand to the gulf.

 

[jte1343]

thanks again for the reply. i only need a few inches of water or so and the boat is easy enough to move across shorter distances, especially sand! thanks again!! i will defintely have to look into that site! joel

 

[eqgumby]

I was wondering if there are any boat ramps or launches along 30A. Any public places to drop in a small boat or skidoos?

 

[Freshwater Bay Art]

You can obtain a launch permit from the county and then you can drive the boat out to the gulf on grayton beach. The hours are limited to the day, but you can back the trailer to the water.

 

[Franny]

You can obtain a launch permit from the county and then you can drive the boat out to the gulf on grayton beach. The hours are limited to the day, but you can back the trailer to the water.

Does he need a beach permit in order to get the launch permit?

 

[Smiling JOe]

Does he need a beach permit in order to get the launch permit?

That's right. You would need a beach permit and a launch permit, and you must own real estate in Walton County, have a four wheel drive, and know what the ef you are doing if you launch into the Gulf. Actually, the last part isn't required, but it can be costly if you don't. Launching into the Gulf isn't for beginners.