A tip from a Career navigation officer

I thought the following tip very relevant for the landlubber that I am, from my Sixth cousin once removed who has retired from a career as a navigation office.

"a calm trip - remember, one hand for yourself and one for the boat!"

So balancing acts are out I guess. 

Of course I suppose good sailing and calm weather are probably exclusive of each other. You need the wind to sail but wind creates waves i.e. no calmness.  I suppose you could say there is good weather. One can always motor in calm weather.