Those strong winds and waves separated the more experienced sailors from the less experienced.

The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

We sailed the last race anyway, because we wanted to enjoy the day; we tried to not be aggressive, since other boats were sailing for second place. The strong winds and waves of the first two days separated the more experienced sailors from the less experienced.

In fact, we did not have to sail at all. We sailed because we wanted to enjoy the day, and we tried to not be aggressive, since other boats were sailing for second place.

A merchants happiness hangs upon chance, winds, and waves

Never take a job where winter winds can blow up your pants.