Posted By: Bgs
Sail/motor time query - 11/20/2021 07:27 PM
Hi,
Could anybody give a rough time estimate that we would have to depart Nanny Cay in order to arrive at Marina Cay by 3:30?
Normally this is into the wind, so I assume engines on, if time required.
Thanks,
BG
Posted By: GeorgeC1
Re: Sail/motor time query - 11/20/2021 07:51 PM
It’s about 9.8 nm’s. Depends on your boat and how comfortable you are pounding into the waves. Probably 6 knots is a safe number so an 1:45 is probably reasonable. If it’s a really calm day you might be able to see 8 knots and a shorter time.
Posted By: Zanshin
Re: Sail/motor time query - 11/20/2021 08:34 PM
You are going to be going upwind. If you intend on sailing the distance is going to be about 20nm, if you are motoring or motorsailing it will be shorter - between 10nm and 15nm. Depending upon conditions and the boat you are in, I would not expect to make it in less than 3 hours, including the time needed to depart Nanny Cay and set set, then to get a mooring ball at Marina Cay.