Suggestions on Pensacola area marina.

[mtullier]

We are considering a move to the Pensacola area.  Recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

[gwp]

Mike..... One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Offshore and large deepwater bay renders Pensacola a sailors dream.  Significant sailing community. Great weather if you can bear august thru September heat and humidity. Born and reared there. Good luck with your decision.... Gary

[mtullier]

Gary,  What marinas would you recommend?  Looking for something close to the beach for the kids.

Thanks,
Mike

[r_bond]

Hi Mike - You're going to love Pensacola.  Be sure to check out our Gulf Coast Catalina Cruiser group...wonderful group of Catalina owners in the area.  We get together several times a year for raft-ups, etc. 

As for marinas, there's really only one on the beach, Sabina Marina (http://www.sabinemarina.com/).  It's a nice marina but the traffic getting on/off the beach can be horrendous during the summer and especially holiday weekends.   There is Marina Management which manages several marinas in town that are very nice (http://www.marinamgmt.com/).  There are several marinas up Bayou Chico managed by this group(http://www.pensacolamarinas.com/) and also Pensacola Shipyard.   I'd heartily recommend the Pensacola Yacht Club (I'm a member) - wonderful facilities, great Junior Sailing program, etc. (http://pensacolayachtclub.org/Home.aspx)

Here's my email address...contact me whenever I can be of help:  r_bond@bellsouth.net.
Rusty