Hey guys,
I'm planning to take the DS to Gulf Shores AL in June. Since this is my first salt water trip, and having never sailed in the Gulf, I'm checking off my list of essentials and looking for advice. Is anyone familiar with the Gulf, particularly in this area? I'm looking for everything from boat ramps, to safety tips, to different techniques I should start thinking about. I'd really like to be able to beach the boat occasionally but am not sure how the wave action might thwart my launching back out into the Gulf (obviously this may be different depending on weather). This is the first time I will need to be mindful of tides too, but I don't think that will be a big deal as long as I'm not out for 24 etc.
Any ideas, suggestions or advise is greatly appreciated.