- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
US Navy recreation marina on Bayou Grande, at the north-east corner of Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Entered from Bayou Grande, off Pensacola Bay. Access to the base waterfront is restricted to Department of Defense personnel, retirees and authorised guests, with security checks at the gate.
Practical
Around 205 wet slips, with sizes able to take large-beam catamarans, and 30 or 50 amp shore power. The marina runs adult and children's sailing lessons and hires out kayaks, paddleboards and small craft. Boat storage is available.
History
The marina was established in 1966 on the site of the station's former seaplane maintenance ramp, a reminder of NAS Pensacola's long role in early naval aviation.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 38.25559, -76.81442 (38°15.34'N 76°48.87'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Yellow Bank lies at 38°15.34'N 76°48.87'W, that is 38.25559, -76.81442 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Yellow Bank sheltered from?
Yellow Bank is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Yellow Bank?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Yellow Bank.
How do boaters rate Yellow Bank?
Yellow Bank is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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