How far is Cherokee Sound from Schooner Bay by boat?

The direct sailing distance from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay is approximately 10.0 nautical miles (18.4 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.

How long does it take to sail from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay?

At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 59m at 5 knots, 1h 40m at 6 knots, or 1h 25m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.

What is the heading from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay?

The initial bearing from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay is approximately 223° (SW). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.

Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

10.0 NM

18.4 kilometers

Initial Bearing

223° SW

heading from Cherokee Sound

Estimated Passage Time

1h 59m

at 5 knots

1h 40m

at 6 knots

1h 25m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Cherokee Sound and Schooner Bay are located in the Southern Abacos. This passage connects Cherokee Sound, known for its a loyalist fishing village where world-class bonefish flats meet centuries of maritime heritage in one of abaco's oldest settlements., 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 Cherokee Sound from Schooner Bay by boat?: The direct sailing distance from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay is approximately 10.0 nautical miles (18.4 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay?: At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 1h 59m at 5 knots, 1h 40m at 6 knots, or 1h 25m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay?: The initial bearing from Cherokee Sound to Schooner Bay is approximately 223° (SW). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.