Even with favorable winds yesterday, it took the helicopters four and a half hours to reach the site.

One prayer called for favorable winds, following seas and a safe return.

All she had to do, she decided, was wait for a favorable wind.

The next day, they continued to sail south, assisted by favorable winds.

But even those ships, with favorable winds, could have made the passage in a week.

Soon they were on their way out of the harbor, carried by a favorable wind.

The trip would take 3-4 weeks if the Captain experienced favorable winds.

"I'll make certain they have a favorable wind," I assured him.

Those coming here do so mainly because of geography and favorable winds.

He had to wait for favorable winds, though, and was unable to send any forces until spring.