How far is Cherokee Sound Beach from Sandy Cay by boat?

The direct sailing distance from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 8.1 nautical miles (15.0 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.

How long does it take to sail from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay?

At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 37m at 5 knots, 1h 21m at 6 knots, or 1h 9m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.

What is the heading from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay?

The initial bearing from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 26° (NE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.

Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Cherokee Sound 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

8.1 NM

15.0 kilometers

Initial Bearing

26° NE

heading from Cherokee Sound Beach

Estimated Passage Time

1h 37m

at 5 knots

1h 21m

at 6 knots

1h 9m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Cherokee Sound Beach and Sandy Cay are located in the Central Abacos. This passage connects Cherokee Sound Beach, known for its a timeless loyalist village beach anchored by the bahamas' longest wooden dock, perfect for wading and sunsets., 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 Cherokee Sound Beach from Sandy Cay by boat?: The direct sailing distance from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 8.1 nautical miles (15.0 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay?: At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 37m at 5 knots, 1h 21m at 6 knots, or 1h 9m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay?: The initial bearing from Cherokee Sound Beach to Sandy Cay is approximately 26° (NE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.