fair winds

Good sailing conditions

Fair winds is a nautical blessing wishing someone favorable sailing conditions—wind at their back, pushing them toward their destination.

The full phrase fair winds and following seas expresses hope for safe, smooth passage.

Extended beyond sailing, it serves as a warm farewell wishing someone good fortune on any journey or endeavor.

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voyages · open water · smooth sailing · naval traditions · sailing · set sail · gentle · nautical · mariner · seafarer · calm · sea shanties · gentle breeze · smooth · sea · masts · mild · prosperity

Categories
Opposites
wind favorability for sailing/travel

fair windsheadwinds

Wind facing travelers

foul winds · gale · dead calm · squall · tempest

fortune/auspiciousness (metaphorical)

fair windsrough seas

Turbulent ocean conditions

stormy weather · misfortune · hard times · adversity · bad luck

Family

fair, wind, fairs, fairer, fairest, fairly, fairness, unfair, unfairly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G