sailboat rental in SoWal???

[daydreamin]

A 16 ' or 18 ' hobbie cat would work fine. Just something we can have the
for the weekend.

I've looked everywhere on line- with no luck.

Thanks!!

 

[scooterbug44]

I don't think you'll find one. The liability/transportation issues might preclude it. (Most 30A renters can't figure out the proper use and safety rules of sea kayaks and bikes) At one point Watercolor had one available for guests to use on Western Lake, but other than that I've only seen beachfront owners sailing.

Perhaps there is a Sowaller who would love to have someone join them for a sail on their catamaran!

 

[Hop]

Rosemary beach has a service on the beach (ask for Chris Webb) I think it is "Sea Oats"...but don't quote me...i'm not sure...but he rents catamarans, kayaks and surfboards...they also give surf lessons. also...and again..i can't recall the name (bad sowaller) but it is in seagrove next to the old wheel house...someone help me out here...the had one of those new kayak/catamaran dealy with pedals that propel a bottom fin(looks like a one person boat)

 

[daydreamin]

Thank you all very very much! This is at least something to go on.

 

[Poodleone]

I went through the same thing last fall- posted but no luck. If you happen to find something, please post again. I would love to find a rental for September.

 

[dunelover]

Just noticed in my Beaches of South Walton Visitors Guide that there is a place in Sandestin, Island Winds Sailing, that gives sailing lessons and sailboat rental, number is 850-699-2511...Mr. Dunelover is into sailing as well, so I took notice, although we have no personal experience w/ the place. ..... good luck, and have funn.

 

[daydreamin]

Great info. Thanks-

I will post a reply if I have success!

 

[toomanyboats]

Hey Daydreamin' -

Within the Sandestin resort, "Island Winds Sailing" has a sailboat and kayak rental business. Since it's a private business, you do not have to be a member or have a guest pass to rent (like you do with so many of the resort's play toys). "Island Winds Sailing" has been around for a few years, and last September the business was still there.

The owner's name is Barry Denman (sp?) and his cell phone number is: 850.699.2511 The sailboats are WindRider trimarans - very stable boats. A few years ago I put together a website for him, but I do not know if the rates are still the same, or if all his rental options are current or listed: www.sailsandestin.com The site tells a bit more about the WindRider trimarans, too.

Hope this helps. I just joined the message board, or I would've posted this earlier...

Fair winds and full sails -
joanie

 

[daydreamin]

Thanks Toomanyboats....love your name!