The channel boats are quite fast , aren't they ?   Yes , very . They make the trip in about an hour .   I hope we shan't have a rough passage .   No , I hope not . I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing .   That's a good idea .   The sea seems quite calm , so there will be no fear of seasickness . Are you seasick ?   Yes , unfortunately . I'm very much subject to it .   I'm not a very good sailor , either . My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor . In fact , she never takes a voyage unless she has to . I am better than that , and even on the Pacific . after ten days of it , I can still find my sea legs . Well , happily we shall have a smooth passage today . 