Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Casuarina Point Beach to Great Guana Cay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

22.2 NM

41.2 kilometers

Initial Bearing

356° N

heading from Casuarina Point Beach

Estimated Passage Time

4h 27m

at 5 knots

3h 42m

at 6 knots

3h 11m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Casuarina Point Beach and Great Guana Cay are located in the Central Abacos. This passage connects Casuarina Point Beach, known for its a four-mile ribbon of white sand and shallow flats renowned for bonefishing, paddleboarding, and barefoot tranquility., with Great Guana Cay, where you can experience seven miles of beach, a legendary beach bar, and the abacos' easy barefoot pulse.. 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 Casuarina Point Beach from Great Guana Cay by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Casuarina Point Beach to Great Guana Cay is approximately 22.2 nautical miles (41.2 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Casuarina Point Beach to Great Guana Cay?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 4h 27m at 5 knots, 3h 42m at 6 knots, or 3h 11m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Casuarina Point Beach to Great Guana Cay?
The initial bearing from Casuarina Point Beach to Great Guana Cay is approximately 356° (N). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.