Although this is highly variable across the state, westerly winds bring in moisture to the state from the Pacific Ocean where they initially impact California's many high mountain ranges.
They headed to the Solomon Islands, and they perished with all hands on the westerly coast of the chief island in that group, between Cape Deception and Cape Satisfaction!
" Clear enough, " I answered, glancing at the sunshine which streamed down the open companion-way. " Fair westerly breeze, with a promise of stiffening, if Louis predicts correctly" .