Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sailing

It has been said that sailing is more than a sport, it's a lifestyle. If you're interested in sailing, or would simply like to "test the waters", there are some great options for you in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. The Gulf Shores region is home to numerous sailing charter companies, who will take you on a tour or provide instruction.

The options for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach sailing are plentiful, with many great charter companies near our Gulf Shores condos and Orange Beach rentals. From old school sail boats to modern catamarans, you can enjoy sailing in a small private group or in good sized public crowd. Wedding parties, marriage proposals, or combine your sail boat adventure with a stop at a local swimming hole. Sailing is a great way to spend a day.

A few of the charter companies in the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area, along with a brief description of what they offer in terms of Orange Beach & Gulf Shores sailing, are shown below.

Captain Bo, or Captain Randy will take you out on a sail boat tour of your choice. From a Sunrise Coffee Cruise across Perdido Bay ($285), to an all-day Gulf Adventure. ($985). Other options include a Moonlight Bay Cruise, a Private Sunset Getaway, or a Morning Mimosa Run. They sail on a Brewer 42 and a Beneteau Oceanis 351 sloop-rigged sailboat.

The Daedalus is a custom designed boat. The boat has a porthole below the waterline. The boat is a two-mast Ketch/Yawl sailboat, with a rich history of racing, bay charters and Ocean Cruising. Trips include a Dolphin Cruise, A Sunset Cruise, as well as shrimping and twilight cruises.

Sailing on a 53 foot catamaran sail boat is a nice way to see the Gulf. The Wild Heart is just that. The boat is made of strip planked cedar, and has a mast that rises 72 feet in the air. Its sail area has over 1000 square feet. The Wild Heart can take you on a Morning Dolphin Cruise, A Kayak Adventure, or A Sunset Cruise. The Wild Heart is also available for corporate or private outings.

Sailing on the Windy Ways is quite an adventure. The Windy Ways is a 48 foot ketch, with a center cockpit and a covered pilot house. The captain is Captain Skip. He is a USCG Master Licensed Captain. Captain Skip can take you crabbing, shrimping, oyster digging, or just on a nice cruise. He's an expert on the land, water, plants and animals in the Gulf Shores area that make staying at our Orange Beach condos and Gulf Shores rentals so beautiful.

Sail Gulf Shores & Orange Beach with the companies below!

Sail Perdido
Bear Point Marina
5749 Bay La Launch Ave.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.sailperdido.com
(251) 202-7245

Sail the Daedalus
5749 Bay La Launch Avenue
Orange Beach, AL 36561
http://www.sailthedaedalus.com
(251) 987-1228

Sail Wild Heart
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd (Hwy 182)
Orange Beach, AL 36561
http://sailwildhearts.com
(251) 981-6700

Sailaway Charters
24231 Gulf Bay Rd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
http://www.sailorskip.com
(251) 974-5055