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Old 02-04-2018, 07:54 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by JimW View Post
The crossing is a long but enjoyable trip especially at 20 knots, most here push to get 9 knots. Use several sources to make your decision as the farther the distance the more opportunity for change in weather. We use, as one source, Pensacola Surf Report (STORMSURF) which projects out conditions over 180 hours. The more sources that align the better the decision, I would not make that distance (MS to Tampa Bay) or any Gulf crossing, without a Liferaft! Standing By -
Thank you, got a life raft, renting an EPIRB, and may also rent a sat phone.
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