Shermans cove

True Blue · 01-01-2009, 08:49 PM

Exactly where is shermans cove located? And what is the closest boat launch to Pensacola pass?

jim t · 01-01-2009, 08:56 PM

Sherman Cove is onboard NAS Pensacola. It is just west of Admiral's Island and certainly the closest launch to Pensacola Pass. Next would be Grand Lagoon Yacht Club (must be a club member), maybe a mile further West on Gulf Beach Highway, then Big Lagoon State Park another3 miles west on Gulf Beach Highway.

Next probably a tie between Navy Point, Galvez Landing, and Bayou Grande (again onboard NAS Pensacola).

Big Lagoon State Park and Galvez landing can be tricky because they are right on the Intracoastal Waterway near deep water so the tide can really be ripping sideways right at the ramp.

Jim

True Blue · 01-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Do you have to be in the military to put out of shermans cove?

jim t · 01-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Somebody on the boat must be active duty, reserve, or retired military (Some sort of military ID is required). First time you go watch somebody else go out, especially from the west side,... It gets REAL shallow real fast over grass flats that are tough to see early morning or with an overcast.

Jim

jim t · 01-01-2009, 09:25 PM

According to the website a DOD ID card will also work.

http://www.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/water/sherman.htm

Jim

True Blue · 01-01-2009, 09:53 PM

Exactly what is a dod id card?

jim t · 01-01-2009, 10:28 PM

DOD=Department of Defense

An employee directly employed by the DOD, (aka,... "on the dole") Just kidding... :shedevil:shedevil

Civilian employee of the US Government in the DOD.

I'd guess the NAS Policemen and Firemen are good examples, but there are a lot of other jobs on base too.

Jim

bonita dan · 01-01-2009, 10:32 PM

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patrickdiddy21 (1/1/2009)Exactly what is a dod id card?

Someone that works on the base is required to possess one. If you or anyone in you party is not affliliated with the military,DO NOT attempt to launch at Sherman. The guards have orders to Shoot to Kill! J/K man but they will turn you away promptly. Navy Point or Shoreline park would probably be your best bet for this time of the year(No Crowds)

redlegs · 01-02-2009, 03:00 PM

Yep, Common Access Card (CaC, or smartcard) is the defacto ID (except retirees). They have the status printed on them (military, civilian, contractor). They also usually have a colored band as well denoting status, but newer CaC's are getting away from that.

01-01-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
True Blue Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 115	Shermans cove Exactly where is shermans cove located? And what is the closest boat launch to Pensacola pass?

01-01-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,220	RE: Shermans cove Sherman Cove is onboard NAS Pensacola. It is just west of Admiral's Island and certainly the closest launch to Pensacola Pass. Next would be Grand Lagoon Yacht Club (must be a club member), maybe a mile further West on Gulf Beach Highway, then Big Lagoon State Park another3 miles west on Gulf Beach Highway. Next probably a tie between Navy Point, Galvez Landing, and Bayou Grande (again onboard NAS Pensacola). Big Lagoon State Park and Galvez landing can be tricky because they are right on the Intracoastal Waterway near deep water so the tide can really be ripping sideways right at the ramp. Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

01-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
True Blue Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 115	RE: Shermans cove Do you have to be in the military to put out of shermans cove?

01-01-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,220	RE: Shermans cove Somebody on the boat must be active duty, reserve, or retired military (Some sort of military ID is required). First time you go watch somebody else go out, especially from the west side,... It gets REAL shallow real fast over grass flats that are tough to see early morning or with an overcast. Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

01-01-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,220	RE: Shermans cove According to the website a DOD ID card will also work. http://www.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/water/sherman.htm Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

01-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
True Blue Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 115	RE: Shermans cove Exactly what is a dod id card?

01-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,220	RE: Shermans cove DOD=Department of Defense An employee directly employed by the DOD, (aka,... "on the dole") Just kidding... :shedevil:shedevil Civilian employee of the US Government in the DOD. I'd guess the NAS Policemen and Firemen are good examples, but there are a lot of other jobs on base too. Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

01-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
redlegs Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace, Florida Posts: 190	RE: Shermans cove Yep, Common Access Card (CaC, or smartcard) is the defacto ID (except retirees). They have the status printed on them (military, civilian, contractor). They also usually have a colored band as well denoting status, but newer CaC's are getting away from that.

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