Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to No Name Cay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

23.9 NM

44.3 kilometers

Initial Bearing

126° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

4h 47m

at 5 knots

3h 59m

at 6 knots

3h 25m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Allans-Pensacola Cay and No Name Cay 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 No Name Cay, where you can experience meet the famous swimming pigs of abaco at this uninhabited cay where friendly porkers wade out to greet arriving boats.. 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 No Name Cay by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to No Name Cay is approximately 23.9 nautical miles (44.3 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to No Name Cay?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 4h 47m at 5 knots, 3h 59m at 6 knots, or 3h 25m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to No Name Cay?
The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to No Name Cay is approximately 126° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.