Kev,
I have made this crossing from West Palm to West end dozens of times. NEVER did I have a crossing buddy, not even my first time. However, I always had 2 engines. It's only 60 miles. Pick your window and go. I love being on the open ocean.
West end is a tiny spot in that ocean. I did it by
compass only my first time, even though I did have a
GPS just in case. I wanted to prove to myself I could do it the old fashioned way.
True
Virgins
Make
Dull
Companions
At
Weddings!
It worked!