gale force winds - Wind speeds strong enough to qualify the storm as a gale.
gale - A storm with a wind speed between 34 to 40 knots.
galley - The kitchen area on a boat.
The yawl is a fairly distinctive boat, usually having a small mast perched on the stern. Often these are seen out in gale force winds with only the storm jib and the mizzenmast rigged.
 See also: Mean, Tackle, Swell, Spar, Shore
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