Sailing Route Guide

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

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

1.2 NM

2.2 kilometers

Initial Bearing

328° NW

heading from Great Guana Cay

Estimated Passage Time

14m

at 5 knots

12m

at 6 knots

10m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Great Guana Cay and Guana Cay Beach are located in the Central Abacos. This passage connects Great Guana Cay, known for its seven miles of beach, a legendary beach bar, and the abacos' easy barefoot pulse., with Guana Cay Beach, where you can experience five and a half miles of pristine atlantic sand, legendary beach bars, and sea turtles nesting in summer.. 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 Great Guana Cay from Guana Cay Beach by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Great Guana Cay to Guana Cay Beach is approximately 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Great Guana Cay to Guana Cay Beach?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 14m at 5 knots, 12m at 6 knots, or 10m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Great Guana Cay to Guana Cay Beach?
The initial bearing from Great Guana Cay to Guana Cay Beach is approximately 328° (NW). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.