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LairaG: /* Wagon (Ox- or Horse-Drawn) */

2026-03-04T20:05:23Z

Wagon (Ox- or Horse-Drawn)

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	'''Notes:''' Terrain greatly affects wagons; rough roads or mountains slow them significantly. Horse-drawn wagons are faster but tire more easily than oxen.		'''Notes:''' Terrain greatly affects wagons; rough roads or mountains slow them significantly. Horse-drawn wagons are faster but tire more easily than oxen.

			A light travelling wagon (horse-litter) could travel at 4-5 mph

	==Sailing Ship==		==Sailing Ship==

LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T10:00:29Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	==Fishing boat (Fabra’s)==		==Fishing boat (Fabra’s)==

			====Rowing====

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~\|+ Rowing~~
	\|-
	! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
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	\| Against Wind/Chop \|\| 1 knot or less \|\| 1.1 mph or less<br>(2 km/h or less) \|\| Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.		\| Against Wind/Chop \|\| 1 knot or less \|\| 1.1 mph or less<br>(2 km/h or less) \|\| Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.
	\|}		\|}

			====Sailing====

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~\|+ Sailing~~
	\|-
	! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-

LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:59:43Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side. This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.		\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| 4-6 knots \|\| 4.6-6.9 mph (7.4-11 km/h) \|\| A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side. This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.		\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| 3-5 knots \|\| 3.5-5.8 mph (5.5-9.2 km/h) \|\| A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Light Wind \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.		\| Light Wind \|\| 1-2 knots \|\| 1.1-2.3 mph (2-3.7 km/h) \|\| When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.		\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| 1-3 knots (SMG) \|\| 1.1-3.5 mph (2-5.6 km/h) \|\| A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Maximum Burst \|\| 7-8 knots \|\| 8-9.2 mph (13-15 km/h) \|\| Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.		\| Maximum Burst \|\| 7-8 knots \|\| 8-9.2 mph (13-15 km/h) \|\| Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.
	\|}		\|}

	~~Sailing~~

	~~4-6 knots 4.6-6.9 mph (7.4-11 km/h)~~

	~~3-5 knots 3.5-5.8 mph (5.5-9.2 km/h)~~

	~~1-2 knots 1.1-2.3 mph (2-3.7 km/h)~~

	~~1-3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1-3.5 mph (2-5.6 km/h)~~




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LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:57:33Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side ~~(reaching)~~. This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.		\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side. This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.		\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.
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	\| Light Wind \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.		\| Light Wind \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack ~~(sail zig-zag)~~ to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.		\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Maximum Burst \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| ~~xxx~~ \|\| Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.		\| Maximum Burst \|\| 7-8 knots \|\| 8-9.2 mph (13-15 km/h) \|\| Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.
	\|}		\|}

	Sailing		Sailing

	4 - 6 knots 4.6 - 6.9 mph (7.4 - 11 km/h)		4-6 knots 4.6-6.9 mph (7.4-11 km/h)

	3 - 5 knots 3.5 - 5.8 mph (5.5 - 9.2 km/h)		3-5 knots 3.5-5.8 mph (5.5-9.2 km/h)

	1 - 2 knots 1.1 - 2.3 mph (2 - 3.7 km/h)		1-2 knots 1.1-2.3 mph (2-3.7 km/h)

	1 - 3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1 - 3.5 mph (2 - 5.6 km/h)		1-3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1-3.5 mph (2-5.6 km/h)

	~~7 - 8 knots 8 - 9.2 mph (13 - 15 km/h)~~


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LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:55:08Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	==Fishing boat (Fabra’s)==		==Fishing boat (Fabra’s)==

	~~Rowing~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+ Rowing		\|+ Rowing
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	\|}		\|}

	~~Rowing~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+ Sailing		\|+ Sailing
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	! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| ~~xxx~~		\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side (reaching). This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| ~~xxx~~		\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Light Wind \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| ~~xxx~~		\| Light Wind \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| ~~xxx~~		\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack (sail zig-zag) to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Maximum Burst \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| ~~xxx~~		\| Maximum Burst \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.
	\|}		\|}

	Sailing		Sailing

	4 - 6 knots 4.6 - 6.9 mph (7.4 - 11 km/h) ~~A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side (reaching). This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.~~		4 - 6 knots 4.6 - 6.9 mph (7.4 - 11 km/h)

	3 - 5 knots 3.5 - 5.8 mph (5.5 - 9.2 km/h) ~~A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.~~		3 - 5 knots 3.5 - 5.8 mph (5.5 - 9.2 km/h)

	1 - 2 knots 1.1 - 2.3 mph (2 - 3.7 km/h) ~~When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.~~		1 - 2 knots 1.1 - 2.3 mph (2 - 3.7 km/h)

	1 - 3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1 - 3.5 mph (2 - 5.6 km/h) A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack (sail zig-zag) to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.		1 - 3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1 - 3.5 mph (2 - 5.6 km/h)

	7 - 8 knots 8 - 9.2 mph (13 - 15 km/h) ~~Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.~~		7 - 8 knots 8 - 9.2 mph (13 - 15 km/h)


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LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:53:51Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: ~~120px~~;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
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	\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time		\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time
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	\|-		\|-
	\|}		! Condition !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 110px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
			\|-
			\| Ideal Conditions (Reaching) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| xxx
			\|-
			\| Favourable (Downwind) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| xxx
			\|-
			\| Light Wind \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| xxx
			\|-
			\| Upwind (Tacking) \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| xxx
			\|-
			\| Maximum Burst \|\| xxx \|\| xxx \|\| xxx
			\|}

	Sailing		Sailing
	~~Condition Boat Speed (Knots) Boat Speed (mph / km/h) Notes~~
	~~Ideal Conditions (Reaching)~~ 4 - 6 knots 4.6 - 6.9 mph (7.4 - 11 km/h) A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side (reaching). This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.		4 - 6 knots 4.6 - 6.9 mph (7.4 - 11 km/h) A moderate breeze (Force 3-4 on the Beaufort Scale) coming from the side (reaching). This is the fastest, most comfortable, and most efficient point of sail for a boat of this type.
	~~Favourable (Downwind)~~ 3 - 5 knots 3.5 - 5.8 mph (5.5 - 9.2 km/h) A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.
	~~Light Wind~~ 1 - 2 knots 1.1 - 2.3 mph (2 - 3.7 km/h) When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.		3 - 5 knots 3.5 - 5.8 mph (5.5 - 9.2 km/h) A wind pushing the boat directly from behind. The boat is heavy and can't outrun the waves, limiting the top speed.
	~~Upwind (Tacking)~~ 1 - 3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1 - 3.5 mph (2 - 5.6 km/h) A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack (sail zig-zag) to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.
	~~Maximum Burst~~ 7 - 8 knots 8 - 9.2 mph (13 - 15 km/h) Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.		1 - 2 knots 1.1 - 2.3 mph (2 - 3.7 km/h) When the wind is light, the sail can still make slow, steady progress, but the crew will likely start rowing to supplement the speed.

			1 - 3 knots (Speed Made Good) 1.1 - 3.5 mph (2 - 5.6 km/h) A lug-rigged boat is not great at sailing directly against the wind. It must tack (sail zig-zag) to make slow progress into a headwind. A top speed of 3 knots is its actual forward progress toward the destination, even if the boat is moving 4-5 knots through the water.

			7 - 8 knots 8 - 9.2 mph (13 - 15 km/h) Possible for brief periods when surfing down a large wave in a strong gale, but the boat would be hard to control and the crew would be highly stressed.


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LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:50:17Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: ~~100px~~;" \| Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 120px;" \| Speed<br>(mph/kph) !! Notes
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	\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time		\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time
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			Rowing
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Sailing
			\|-
			\|}

LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:49:26Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! style="width: 100px;" \| Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time		\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time

LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:48:06Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph (3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time		\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph<br>(3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time
	\|-		\|-
	\| Max Effort/Sprint \|\| 3.5-4 knots \|\| 4.0-4.6 mph (6.5-7.4 km/h) \|\| Possible for short bursts (5-10 minutes) when escaping danger, racing to a known fishing spot, or desperately manoeuvring in an emergency. They would be exhausted afterwards.		\| Max Effort/Sprint \|\| 3.5-4 knots \|\| 4.0-4.6 mph<br>(6.5-7.4 km/h) \|\| Possible for short bursts (5-10 minutes) when escaping danger, racing to a known fishing spot, or desperately manoeuvring in an emergency. They would be exhausted afterwards.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Against Wind/Chop \|\| 1 knot or less \|\| 1.1 mph or less (2 km/h or less) \|\| Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.		\| Against Wind/Chop \|\| 1 knot or less \|\| 1.1 mph or less<br>(2 km/h or less) \|\| Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.
	\|}		\|}

LairaG: /* Fishing boat (Fabra’s) */

2026-02-24T09:47:18Z

Fishing boat (Fabra’s)

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	! ~~Header text !! Header text !! Header text !! Header text~~		! Pace/effort !! Speed (knots) !! Speed (mph/kph) !! Notes
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	\| Pace/effort \|\| Speed (knots) \|\| Speed (mph/kph) \|\| Notes
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	\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph (3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time		\| Sustained/Cruising \|\| 2-3 knots \|\| 2.3-3.5 mph (3.7-5.6 km/h) \|\| This is the speed the fishermen could maintain for several hours on calm water without exhausting themselves. This is the best average to use for travel time
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~		\| Max Effort/Sprint \|\| 3.5-4 knots \|\| 4.0-4.6 mph (6.5-7.4 km/h) \|\| Possible for short bursts (5-10 minutes) when escaping danger, racing to a known fishing spot, or desperately manoeuvring in an emergency. They would be exhausted afterwards.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~ \|\| ~~Example~~		\| Against Wind/Chop \|\| 1 knot or less \|\| 1.1 mph or less (2 km/h or less) \|\| Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.
	\|}		\|}


	Max Effort/Sprint 3.5 - 4 knots 4.0 - 4.6 mph (6.5 - 7.4 km/h) Possible for short bursts (5-10 minutes) when escaping danger, racing to a known fishing spot, or desperately manoeuvring in an emergency. They would be exhausted afterward.
	Against Wind/Chop 1 knot or less 1.1 mph or less (2 km/h or less) Any significant headwind or strong current would drop the rowing speed dramatically. Sometimes, simply holding position is the best they can do.

	Sailing		Sailing