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submitted 20 hours ago by Gsus4@mander.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 hours ago (3 children)

The gravitational pull is stronger on the left side so you have to account for that or else you'll just sail around in circles. /s

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 1 points 3 hours ago

The device also has to account for the location of your mom.

(sorry, I couldn't resist)

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Easy to correct - just keep the Skipper in the center of the boat. Gilligan's pull is negligible.

[–] TrollTrollrolllol@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

Most sailors spend their whole lives sailing around in circles