Sailing Charter & Tours in Destin, Florida
When we spoke with author and historian H.C. "Hank" Klein, we learned that Leonard Destin settled in Destin in 1852. He shared about well smacks that were sloop-rigged fishing vessels used before the invention of artificial ice. Mr. Klein's wife, the Marlers, were the second family to settle here. Olin Marler had the largest fishing fleet in the area during early history. In our research for this blog post, We learned that Sailing In...
Before we understand the history of Sailing In Destin, we should start with some general history of the area. The history of Destin goes back as early as the seventh century A.D. It was during this time that American Indians first populated the area. Afterward, in 1538, Spanish explorers examined the expanse. Finally, in 1693, the first map was developed of the East Pass and its shores by Don Francisco Tapia. Destin's immediate history...
