How far is Allans-Pensacola Cay from Powell Cay by boat?

The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay is approximately 9.1 nautical miles (16.8 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.

How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay?

At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 49m at 5 knots, 1h 31m at 6 knots, or 1h 18m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.

What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay?

The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay is approximately 122° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.

Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

9.1 NM

16.8 kilometers

Initial Bearing

122° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

1h 49m

at 5 knots

1h 31m

at 6 knots

1h 18m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Allans-Pensacola Cay and Powell 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 Powell Cay, where you can experience an uninhabited 294-acre sanctuary where cliff-nesting tropicbirds soar above pristine atlantic beaches and crystal-clear anchorages.. 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 Powell Cay by boat?: The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay is approximately 9.1 nautical miles (16.8 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay?: At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 49m at 5 knots, 1h 31m at 6 knots, or 1h 18m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay?: The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Powell Cay is approximately 122° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.