Helical Strake

Follow a line. Try not to be diverted. Continue to follow the line. If you are distracted and go off course then find your way back and hold the line tightly. You will be buffeted from outside. One always is. No matter, keep focus, maintain your position and prepare for the long game.

PS. A helical strake is a spiral ring attached to a cylinder to reduce vibrations from vortex shedding