Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Schooner Bay: Distance & Time
Plan your passage between these two popular Abacos destinations with accurate distance and timing estimates.
Route Details
Direct Distance
55.5 NM
102.9 kilometers
Initial Bearing
152° SE
heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay
Estimated Passage Time
11h 7m
at 5 knots
9h 15m
at 6 knots
7h 56m
at 7 knots
About This Route
Both destinations are part of the Abaco Islands in The Bahamas. 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 Schooner Bay, where you can experience a new urbanist village where sustainable bahamian living meets full-service marina in the southernmost safe harbour of the abacos.. 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 Schooner Bay by boat?
- The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Schooner Bay is approximately 55.5 nautical miles (102.9 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
- How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Schooner Bay?
- At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 11h 7m at 5 knots, 9h 15m at 6 knots, or 7h 56m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
- What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Schooner Bay?
- The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Schooner Bay is approximately 152° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.