The western side of the Gulf is a very popular cruising ground within easy reach of Adelaide, and it is a comfortable day sail to any of the destinations shown.
There are moorings maintained by the RSAYS at Black Point, Port Vincent, Stansbury and Edithburgh, and a marina at Port Vincent.
Of particular interest is the area around Troubridge Shoals, especially the area known as the Cutter Patch, south-east of Edithburgh.