Beaufort wind scale

Beaufort wind scale
Beaufort wind scale- A method of measuring the severity of the force of wind, named after Admiral Beaufort who created the system. 0 is no wind, whereas 12 would be a hurricane.
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Beaufort wind scale Sea state scale laid down by the World Meteorological Organization.
Becket Small rope circle, a simple eye.
Belay To make a rope fast to a belaying pin or cleat.

Beaufort wind scale - A method of measuring the severity of the force of wind, named after Admiral Beaufort who created the system. 0 is no wind, whereas 12 would be a hurricane.
becket - A loop at the end of a line.

Beaufort wind scale - A scale, created by Admiral Beaufort in 1808, that indicates the force of the wind; the original scale indicated the effect on a full-rigged frigate under sail; ...

Beaufort wind scale Used to gauge wind speed using observations of the winds effects on trees and other objects. LINK TO BEAUFORT SCALE TABLE Berth (1) a place for a person to sleep. (2) a place where the ship can be secured.

Gale force wind on the Beaufort Wind Scale
fore
Toward the bow (front) of the vessel.

Bearing - The horizontal direction of one terrestrial point from another, expressed as the angular distance from a reference direction, usually measured from 000° at the reference direction clockwise through 359°
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Force 8 -- gale force wind on the Beaufort Wind Scale
foredeck -- the forward part of a boat's main deck
Foremast - the forward mast of a boat with more that one mast
Forepeak The compartment farthest forward in the bow of the boat.

See also: Scale, Point, Sailing, Tackle, Set