How far is Casuarina Point Beach from Sandy Cay by boat?

The direct sailing distance from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 8.2 nautical miles (15.2 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.

How long does it take to sail from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay?

At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 39m at 5 knots, 1h 22m at 6 knots, or 1h 10m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.

What is the heading from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay?

The initial bearing from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 39° (NE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.

Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

8.2 NM

15.2 kilometers

Initial Bearing

39° NE

heading from Casuarina Point Beach

Estimated Passage Time

1h 39m

at 5 knots

1h 22m

at 6 knots

1h 10m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Casuarina Point Beach and Sandy 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 Sandy Cay, where you can experience a pristine uninhabited cay within the protected pelican cays land and sea park, renowned for some of the healthiest coral formations in the bahamas.. 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 Sandy Cay by boat?: The direct sailing distance from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 8.2 nautical miles (15.2 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay?: At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 39m at 5 knots, 1h 22m at 6 knots, or 1h 10m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay?: The initial bearing from Casuarina Point Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 39° (NE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.