10 Reasons why we like Force 1 (1-3 knot) winds mid
Atlantic (every cloud has a silver lining but do any have any wind)
1/. We finally get a chance to fish without
trawling at 9 knots.
2/. Taking sextant sun sights is really easy as the
boat and horizon are not jumping up an down in opposite directions
3/. Plotting sun sights does not involve the error
of the run between sights as you have not gone anywhere!
4/. The crew can rest/catch up on
sleep
5/. If you are in your bunk you don't get
flung from one side to the other every 12 seconds
6/. Cooking no longer takes place at 45
degrees
7/. The kite trimmer does not require a
grinder
8/. There is no weather helm
9/. The leg of ham hangs stationary in the middle
of the saloon and instead of assaulting anyone who dares to go
forward
10/. We can rest is the knowledge that sailing wise
life will and can only get better
and for a bonus number 11- We have plenty time to
send out blogs and Facebook entries