Top Five Sailing Superstitions
Aside from baseball players, sailors are some of the most superstitious people in history. Seafaring is one of the world’s oldest occupations, and anything that’s been around for centuries is bound to have superstitions and lore tied to it. We’re not saying Captain Zack and crew give credence to any of these tales, but just don’t let them spot you [...]
Sail Away with Santa Aboard Wild Hearts
Santa is coming to Orange Beach, but he is trading his sleigh for a sailboat. Bring your festive spirit and come enjoy the ho-ho-holidays with Santa and his elves, also known as the Sail Wild Hearts crew, for two special days of sails. On Dec. 17 and 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the young and young-at-heart can whisper their [...]
Blue Angels Fly High for Annual Homecoming Show
Don’t miss the last high-flying action of the 2016 season when the Blue Angels come home for their annual Homecoming Show on Nov. 11 and 12. Not only will the Navy’s precision flight team be flying over Pensacola, Florida on Veterans Day weekend, but they will also be celebrating the team’s 70th anniversary. What’s the best way to watch the [...]
Meet the Crew: Hannah Davidson
Hannah Davidson is a Baldwin County native and has lived in Elberta, Alabama for what she refers to as “forever,” also known as 19 years. Q. How long have you been a member of the Sail Wild Hearts crew? A. Four seasons. Q. How did you come to work aboard Wild Hearts? A. My dad started working here when I [...]
Three Ways to Make Your Orange Beach Cruise Even Better
Colorful sunsets, playful dolphins and good company . . . it’s hard to improve upon perfection. An Orange Beach sailing excursion with the Wild Hearts crew is all those things. But there are a few ways you can take your sail from great to outstanding. Leave your worries behind. Forgetting about your troubles is rule #1 in sailing. Once you [...]
Meet the Crew: Captain Zach Smith
Sail Wild Hearts’ Captain Zach Smith is originally from Auburn, Alabama, but according to Zach, he has been an Alabama Gulf Coast resident for approximately 2,593,460 seconds. If you do the math, that’s really only 30 days, but he’s been here a tad bit longer than that. Q. How long have you been a member of the Sail Wild Hearts [...]
