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Sailing in Destin & Fort Walton Beach

On Choctawhatchee Bay and the Emerald Coast, Fort Walton Beach and Destin sail some of the clearest water in the state, protected bay sailing behind the dunes with the pass at Destin opening to the Gulf.

Upcoming sailing events in Destin & Fort Walton Beach

Regattas, race series, and championships hosted by clubs and schools across Destin & Fort Walton Beach.

  1. Bay Challenge Cup

    Fort Walton Yacht Club

    One-day Choctawhatchee Bay challenge race hosted by Fort Walton Yacht Club.

  2. Thomas Regatta

    Fort Walton Yacht Club

    One-day memorial regatta on Choctawhatchee Bay, a long-running fixture of FWYC's fall racing season.

  3. Brinkmann Regatta

    Fort Walton Yacht Club

    One-day club regatta on Choctawhatchee Bay hosted by Fort Walton Yacht Club.

  4. FCA Regatta

    Fort Walton Yacht Club

    One-day November regatta on Choctawhatchee Bay hosted by Fort Walton Yacht Club.

Local weather in Destin & Fort Walton Beach

Live wind and sky, spot by spot, straight from the National Weather Service. Each card opens the full point forecast. NWS Mobile marine forecast (Pensacola–Apalachicola) →

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