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I have done the crossing a couple of times and only once had it blow up which made the return trip a bit long. If I had been closer to Edithburgh I would havd headed there and stayed until it blew over but I was 1/3rd across already.I think that any wind as long as its under 15knots would be ok for you in a 23fter. Although how much boating experience would also play a huge part as well. Its not a trip for something to go wrong. In the middle of the shipping lanes, big waves and not a lot of assistance.Do a couple of runs down the coast from Nth Haven to Wirrina and Cape Jervis. See how the boat goes in handling as well as fuel use and then make a call on it. A few members from here go over so when your ready just ask if anyone is going on that date and if they would tag with you for safety.Cheers

Long range weather forcasts is what you'll be watching and generally up to 15 knts is great and crossing the gulf shouldn't be problem for you, once it gets up to 25 knts it becomes a slower trip, even in a 23 footer.One of the legal requirements is to have Admiralty charts for these sorts of adventures, study them for reefs, sand bars and any low water areas and plot your journey.Then you need to know were you can anchor in protected water if the wind picks up too much for safe passage, Edithburgh, Marion Bay, behind Haysack Is, Althorpe Is, Pondalowie Bay and Wedge itself. The waters from Marion Bay past Althorpe Is can really stand up with the currents and winds. Then were you can get supplies from if needed, like Edithburgh and Marion Bay.Reliability of your cruiser and servicing is to be consideredFuel range of your boat.Log on to the coastguard with your VHF radio.These are just some basics I can think of and all things concidered, you should have a good trip and doing the short runs would be fun.What sort of 23 footer do you have.

Send DR_JOSH a pm as i know his oldman has taken there boat from Adelaide to Edithburgh (saves towing the monster) Think they have been to Wedge also.