We are considering a move to the Pensacola area. Recommendations appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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
Gary, What marinas would you recommend? Looking for something close to the beach for the kids.
Thanks,
Mike
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