One of the greatest parts of sailing in any gulf waters is the wildlife, porpoise, birds and fish all of witch offer a chance to take photos. I and my other half both are photo-nuts. I use a Cannon D40 and she(when not using my D40) uses a Cannon XSI so if you see a lot of pics on my blog that is probably why.  

one of the best companions while sailing in the gulf or one of it's many bays are the Dolpins