> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/flow.md).

# Flow

Flow affects each section of a race. Unlike Speed, Flow varies from section to section.

The performance factor of Flow accounts for external variables to the racer, such as:

* Ocean currents
* Slipstream
* Flow-state
* Luck

Flow is a random number, generated within a given range for each section of a race.

<figure><img src="https://2276406192-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRN43PRWkwIrKS3ZTN6ii%2Fuploads%2Fd4szlohxZ2AXlsM1aaNo%2FRacing%20-%20Flow.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=9d9c8861-427d-4482-a026-209af2609eda" alt=""><figcaption><p>Flow Visual</p></figcaption></figure>