On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:03:00 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

People say "Do not try to cross if there is any N or any near term
projected North in the wind". Most of the time the wind is SE meaning
that going straight across (90 degrees)


I wouldn't count on being able to sail across in a south easterly.
Many days when it is calm enough to cross there is barely any wind at
all. Most people like to leave at the crack of dawn and motor due
east to get out of the stream as soon as possible before the afternoon
breeze kicks in. Make sure you have more than enough fuel on board
to motor the entire distance if you need to.