The document presents a new technique called C-2PO for retrieving wind speeds from cross-polarized synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data during hurricanes. C-2PO uses the cross-polarization ratio, which is insensitive to wind direction and incidence angle, making it easier to map to wind speed compared to existing techniques. Comparisons show C-2PO has less bias and error than existing methods in high wind conditions where other models tend to saturate. C-2PO also avoids underestimating winds due to rain, sea state effects, and eye gradients not being accounted for in current models.