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 . . . Cruising aboard "Windy Ways" or Shrimping / Nature Tour on "Skips Trips" or our new adventure: Nature of the Beach tour! Sailaway Charters was formed in 1996 after a sail from San Diego via the Panama Canal to Mobile Bay. Capt. Skips travels took him through Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Belize, from 1987-1993. 
Sailing trips aboard Windy Ways If
you think you might enjoy a 2 or 3 hour sailing adventure aboard a 48'
ketch, ( the same boat Skip lived on for 10 years during his travels)
you'll want to check this out. He only takes out 6 people at one
time, so there is always plenty of room . All sails are in the back
bays and bayou's. Rates: 2 hour sail $150 = $25 per person based on 6 passengers. 3 hour sail $210 = $35 per person based on 6 passengers. *As of Oct.1,2005 We were ordered to collect 9% Sales Tax included in fare. As of June 1st. 2010, they increased the tax to 10%.
Explore Longs Bayou and Wolf Bay on this narrated nature tour with Capt. Skip. This is fun for the entire family...all ages. You'll see and identify: oysters, blue crabs, shrimp, and a variety of fish and birds. You might even see dolphin on this 2 hour trip in protected waters. This is a hands on trip. This is much more than just another dolphin cruise. It's a fun, informative, learning experience! Groups up to 6 are welcomed. Rates: 2 hour cruise $150 = $25 per person based on 6 passengers. 1 hour Shrimping only cruise $100 = $16.67 based on 6 passengers. Welcome aboard. Oil Spill Update: The oil situation on our beaches changes from day to day. When it comes in, workers are cleaning day and night, any oil and tar that comes ashore . Thanks for your concern. My phone # is 251 974-5055. Dolphin Statement: This web site does not promote feeding, swimming with, or any inappropriate interactions with dolphin. It is Captain Skips hope to show you wildlife in a responsible way. The above picture shows how we go through and identify our by-catch. I edited the picture of the dolphin into that picture to show that we often see dolphin on all my cruises.Nature Tour Guide statement: As a trusted Nature Tour Guide operator, I am committed to sustainable, responsible viewing of wildlife, including protecting wildlife habitats through education and lawful participation. *As of July 25th 2008, The Alabama Marine Resources classified my Nature Trips...as fishing trips. They forced me to purchase a Party Boat Fishing license. I do inshore fishing now. Dedicated Inshore Fishing Trips: Last year I started doing 2 hour inshore fishing trips. We make a shrimp trawl to get some live bait and then head for some fishing holes along the intracoastal canal. 2 hours with up to 6 passengers is $200.00 I have the license and bait. Bring your own tackle. I believe in catch and release pictures. Yes, you can keep legal size fish. If you are looking for that special trophy catch, try one of the many dedicated fishing guides on the island. My trips are more family oriented. Red drum have been biting on live shrimp here in May. 2010 is my eleventh year doing the Nature Tour. We have had great fun with everyone who went on our 53' boat. We have downsized to a smaller more personal operation. Shrimp Report: June 9th, 2010: Large numbers of medium size brown shrimp are here. Some are of good size ( 50 count) The water temp is in the mid 80's. We have had large numbers of minnow sized red drum and croakers in the net.
Dolphin Report: 2010, July: I had been working for BP most of July. I saw mmany dolphin during this time on the water. One of my favorite dolphin passed away this month. A necropsy is being done to determine cause of death. On Thurs March 11th, Mr. Friendly and his buddy Nick showed up in Wolf Bay. They look bigger and healthier than ever! . I wish I could say we see dolphin on every trip, however it just doesn't go that way. We don't spend our whole trip tracking down these great creatures....We just hope they'll show themselves along the way. When they do....it's a great show! Sea Turtle Report: Turtle season is here. Volunteers are patoling the beach every day looking for turtle tracks. They have been doing this for 4 years under the direction of Kelly Reetz and her team leaders. As of October ,2008, I have collected 47 bags of beach trash. Please put all trash in appropriate waste containers.
For reservations: Please call Capt Skip at 251 974-5055 or email skip@sailorskip.com Contact me now. For your convenience, just fill out the form below with any questions you might have. Double check the correctness of your Email address so that I can answer any questions. I usually answer my email in the evening. Please allow 48 hours. If you add your phone # to the question form, I will make an effort to call you if your email address fails.
Capt. Skip is a USCG Master Licensed Captain. For departure times and reservations: (251) 974-5055 Skip or Janet. E-mail: sailorskip@yahoo.com. Sailaway Charters is at 24231 Gulf Bay Rd. Go one mile north on Gulf Bay Rd. on right side. Gulf Bay Rd. runs north off Canal Rd, between Foley Beach Express and Hwy. 161 in Orange Beach |
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