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Rough wind force scale. The
probable height of waves indicates conditions that might
generally be encountered on high seas, some distance from
the coast, and must never be used the other way round,
i.e. to estimate or report the state of the sea. Remember
that on internal seas, near the coast, and with land winds,
waves are less high and not as steep. |
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Calendar of sailing
events and shows worldwide. |
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Wind is the motion of the
air almost horizontal to the surface of the earth. It
is generated by the difference in atmospheric pressure
between various regions of the earth. Of all the weather
parameters observed, it is one of the most significant
for sailing at sea... |
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The varying distribution
of heat from the sun on the earth determines areas of
high and low pressure in the atmosphere... |
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In this section
you will find all the essential
terms
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Map of Italian marine parks |
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Most sailors would be astonished
if they knew just how scientific sail design and engineering
has become, and most would be equally amazed to find out
how little the average cruising sailor knows about sail
trim... |
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Seasick pills
are commonly used both by novices and circumnavigators,
but you should take them well in advance. Being alert
on watch is imperative, it is important to find a brand
that controls nausea but does not cause drowsiness.. |
