Returned 2 days ago from a
delivery from Clearwater to
Cartagena. Providencia was our divert
destination, and would have been a nice stop.
Smaller
boat, but we made the
passage (with stop in
Key West for repairs) in 14 days.
Route was all sailable, seas were not too bad (worst was east of where your friend will be).
If I can provide any specific info, let me know.