Marcia’s Wind Chart for Cruisers and Others
- or what I've learned after 450 miles sailed this summer and 7 weeks on board Reflection. Calm - Air is still, water like glass. 0-3kts Beautiful way to start a day. Out on deck, cup of coffee in hand marveling at the mirror like reflections. Slight Breeze - Start to feel air on your face. 4-8kts Enjoy the cool breeze from the cockpit watch the water come to life. Nice Breeze - Brim of hats start to move, ripples start on the water. 8-10kts Start to think this is going to be a great day to sail. Cruising Breeze - Sweet spot for sailing. Decide to take off on a passage. Secure hat on head, unfurl and adjust the sails all the way and sit back knowing the free, fun, fuel for your boat is doing all the work. 10-15kts Reefing Breeze…