Pensacola

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GPS: 30°28.41′N, 87°12.74′W
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Contents 1 Background 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Climate and Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities 7 Ports and Popular Stops 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Anchorages 10 Offshore Islands 11 Routes/Passages To/From 12 Tourism & things to do ashore 13 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 14 Laundry 15 Grocery Stores 16 Eateries 17 Motorbike & Car Rentals 18 Marine Stores & Facilities 19 Repairs 20 Transportation 21 References & Publications 22 Cruiser's Friends 23 Forum Discussions 24 External Links 25 Personal Notes 26 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Background

Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and is a sea port on Pensacola Bay, which connects to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Charts

• NOAA Charts 11382 & 11383

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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Local Climate and Weather

The climate of Pensacola is subtropical, with mild winters and hot, humid summers. Summer temperatures are characterized by highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 70s. The average high in July is 91 °F (32.8 °C), with 59 days per year reaching at least 90 °F (32.2 °C). The average low in July is 75 °F (23.9 °C). Evening thunderstorms are common during the summer months. Pensacola's location on the Florida Panhandle makes it vulnerable to hurricanes.

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Approach and Navigation

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Check-in facilities

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Ports and Popular Stops

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Chico Marina. 3009 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507. Ph: (850) 453-8863
  Their rate as of Jan. 01, 2009 is... $7.50/ft per month for vessels to 25 feet in length and $8.50/ft per month for vessels 26 feet and larger. They can accommodate up to two catamarans and only offer month to month. They do allow livaboards.
• Pensacola Ship Yard and Marine Complex - Bayou Chico
• Pelicans Perch Marina - Bayou Chico

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

• Ft. McRee: - Position: Latitude: 30°19.634'N, Longitude: 087°19.139'W
• Redfish Point: Position: Latitude: 30°19.072'N, Longitude: 087°20.575'W

Offshore Islands

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Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Bahia Mar Marina has gas and diesel, water and ice, and pumpout. (850)432-9620

Laundry

Grocery Stores

• Pensacola Growers' Retail Farmers' Market Market Location: Brentwood Park - 4905 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida. May through July, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to noon. Contact Information: Mary Welsh, 21000 Oakdale Drive, Robertsdale, AL 36567. Telephone: (251) 960-1089. WIC/FMNP coupons accepted at this market

Eateries

• The Oar House - located on Bayou Chico and has a dinghy dock. Good food and drink. 1901 Cypress St, Pensacola, FL 32501, (850) 549-4444,

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

• Ben Harris - email bharris [at] RationalRealty [dot] com or phone 850-525-2542 - local Catalina sailor.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Sailing forum - dedicated to sailing in Pensacola.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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