fair-weather

Adjective

fair-weath=er

CIDE DICTIONARY

fair-weather, a.

Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. Pope. [1913 Webster]
Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. [1913 Webster]

Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight.

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