Cruising in a Motor home.
When you are on a boat and the wind is up your aft, it is downwind. Quiet steals over you and there is the feeling that you are barely moving. In a motor home it is called a tailwind. Again it is a quieter ride and it saves on the gas mileage.
If you are headed into the wind it is pounding into it, a bone in the teeth, or a head wind. Whether you are in a boat or on land it is most uncomfortable. By-the-by if on land your gas mileage will suck with a headwind.
On the boat we watch the weather like a hawk. We want some wind to sail and quiet to anchor in. It isn’t much different on land. I really don’t want much wind while driving a moving billboard. I can do the tailwind, but a broad-reach will send you all over the road. It is especially fun driving in the canyons and mountains. I can feel myself tensing up when I see signs like:
1. Strong cross winds for the next __ miles
2. Gusty conditions ahead
3. Dust storms may cause zero visibility
You get the idea. Wind and weather control both situations. Right now we have a forecast for SNOW! I want palm trees, NOT snow!
Okay, if I am honest it is nice to be able to pull over if there is a problem. I am enjoying not sweating every minute of the day. I no longer feel claustrophobic in long pants, long sleeve shirts, jackets, socks and shoes. I do miss my shorts and sandals.
