Go with the Flow
While sailing around the world, there were many elements that challenged the completion of our journey. There were mechanical breakdowns, weather setbacks, and the emotional highs and lows of being at sea for a long time. And there were the ocean currents. They’re not something you think about initially, but when your boat speed is cut by 25%, or increased by the same amount because of currents, you begin to notice their effect. While sometimes we had no choice but to buck them and fight our way to more favorable conditions, we tried as often as possible to “go with the flow.” I wish we had the attached “world currents” […]