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.