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Old 10-20-2017, 07:20 AM   #3
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Mr. MB. Pretty well the only times we refer to Windy is in anticipation of crossing the Gulf Stream. One does NOT venture into the GS if there is ANY wind from a north direction (ENE to WNW inclusive). This is a known fact by boaters on the east side of the US. I guess it comes from knowing the area you are boating in. I would be completely lost on the west coast where I have no idea of the wind patterns OR their effects on the Pacific.

If, for example it's been blowing from the north for a period of time there will be residual "snottiness" in the GS. Windy assists us in anticipating when it will or might be flat enough to cross BUT it is only one of several sources we use to check the weather and sea conditions.
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