[Blueflag]

The seas were pretty calm. I don't think there was a 30 knot sea breeze. But you're right about the approach speed. The slower the carrier, the faster the approach.

Who knows. They might have putzing along just fast enough to maintain steerage, then sped up for flight ops.

[quietolong]

The 30 just made for easy math for those not familiar with carrier flight ops.
With the Prez coming onboard. Surprised they would increase the risk. if true