Todd,
I dont know anyone with a powerboat that could follow us.

Plan on being totally self sufficient and bring safety gear as if it was a distance race. Tell someone (parents, wife, friend, etc) what you are doing and when you will check back in.

I was thinking that it would be i20's, n6.0 and F18's that would make the trip over. These three type boats can stay within eyesite of each other under a range of wind speeds and conditions. When you add in non-spin or other older models of boats, you risk getting spread out. I dont recommend doing it in a H16. The differences in speed will make it hard to stay together as a group.

I dont recommend the H16 come along, tell them to drive around or take the ferry.

Bill