Crossing gulfs

What if you want to cross the Aqaba with your windsurf to reach Saudi?

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!Here are some numbers:
* Distance from Club Dahab to a straight line point to the other side of the gulf of Aqaba is 26 Km (minumum distance = 25 Km). This is actually the widest point of the gulf of Aqaba.
* Distance from MoonBeach to a straight line point to the other side of the gulf of Suez is 23 Km

!In both cases:
* Visible horizon in case of excellent visibility would be 4.7Km (if your height above sea level is approx = 1.7m)
* This means a person with binoculars should be watching you from a height slightly above 52 meters above sea level, to monitor your progress and send help if necessary. Radio communication is important.

!It will probably take you to cross the Aqaba:
* If you are [Finian Maynard|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finian_Maynard] (Average of 85Km/h): 18 minutes!!
* More realistic speed would be 40Km/h: 39 minutes.

!Provided that the conditions are:
# Good winds
# Clear visibility
# Waves are not very high
# Proper sail size
# You don't get tired
# You keep pointing to the right direction while sailing
# No equipment breaks
# Dolphins will not make you fall off your board

I have no idea what the Saudi authorities would do if you land on their coasts.

!!Don't forget that you have to return!

!References:
* http://wikimapia.org/
* http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Aqaba