Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Gillam Bay Beach: Distance & Time

Plan your passage between these two popular Abacos destinations with accurate distance and timing estimates.

Route Details

Direct Distance

22.9 NM

42.5 kilometers

Initial Bearing

126° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

4h 35m

at 5 knots

3h 49m

at 6 knots

3h 16m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Allans-Pensacola Cay and Gillam Bay Beach are located in the Northern Abacos. This passage connects Allans-Pensacola Cay, known for its an uninhabited cruisers' sanctuary where driftwood art installations and a legendary signing tree chronicle decades of seafaring visitors., with Gillam Bay Beach, where you can experience a sweeping crescent of white sand ideal for sunrise walks, shelling, and low-tide wading on green turtle cay.. The Sea of Abaco provides protected waters for most of this route, making it a comfortable sail in typical conditions.

Important: Distances are approximate direct (straight-line) measurements for trip-planning only. Actual sailing routes follow channels and marked passages and will be longer. Do not use for navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Allans-Pensacola Cay from Gillam Bay Beach by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Gillam Bay Beach is approximately 22.9 nautical miles (42.5 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Gillam Bay Beach?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 4h 35m at 5 knots, 3h 49m at 6 knots, or 3h 16m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Gillam Bay Beach?
The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Gillam Bay Beach is approximately 126° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.