Pensacola Bay Makes Magic

"Pensacola Bay offers the perfect natural amphitheater to host premier racing events, ranging from Olympic Classes to Junior Sailing."

Terry Hutchinson, Skipper – New York Yacht Club American Magic
Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup

Find Fair Winds Year-Round

Wind conditions vary seasonally, with the windier part of the year in the months from October-May, with an average of 8.1 mph. During this time, winds ahead of, during, and shortly after the passing frontal systems frequently range from 15-25 mph. In the warmer months of June-September, winds typically begin light in the morning, then build into the afternoon hours from the reinforcing southwesterly sea breeze.

Local Experience on the Bay

From the 2018 Optimist National Championship, featuring 301 youth from 12 countries, to the US Sailing Youth National Championship, Pensacola Bay offers a rich history of hosting National and International regattas.

Pensacola Yacht Club is a charter member of the Gulf Yachting Association and members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and US Sailing Association. Members of many Florida and Gulf coast clubs have reciprocal privileges. PYC has considerable experience hosting regattas and sailing events. PYC sailors have distinguished themselves in local and coastal sailing events, international offshore races, and national and international one-design events.