Delivered a 44 from Shoreham to Girona in a day with another esteemed member of this forum.
Had such a tail wind that we indicated 200mph groundspeed over the channel on the GPS!
Stopped in France for fuel at one airport in 25Kts, gusting 45. Had to reverse into the pumps.
It was like being trapped in tumble dryer all day. The views of the sunset over the Pyrenees were fantastic though.