Reading post 540866 in main thread: Fair winds and following sea's.....Motto/quote
September 11th, 2009  
Loeb
 

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someone has complicated this far beyond what is intended. When it tells you following seas, it means currents. And if you have a fair wind and your jib has a full draw, you don't need to worry excessively about being pooped.

the saying is one another "sailor" would understand. Sometimes years at sea on a masted ship this was a way to wish another all the most favorable conditions for speedy travel to their destination. in the case of a death of course this is wishing them a speedy trip to their final destination.
 
 
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