Glossary Archive

Wingfoiling Sustained Flights

The RYA Wingfoiling Sustained Flights course is for those who have mastered the basics of wingfoiling and want to focus on continuous flight. Participants refine their balance, learn to manage higher speeds, and practice advanced transitions while foiling. Equipment tuning and safety in dynamic conditions are also covered. By the end, participants will have the...






Working End

The Working end of a rope refers to the part of the rope that is actively being used for a specific task, such as tying a knot, securing a line to a cleat, or hoisting a sail. The working end is the portion of the rope that is manipulated, pulled, or adjusted during the operation,...


World Geodetic System 1984

A standard in satellite-derived positions. Charts will indicate if they are calibrated to WGS84 or another system. WGS84 is the standard adopted by most cartographers for GNSS (GPS) positions. Established and maintained by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since 1984. The NGIA revised it in 2014, however, it retains the reference WGS84. Its pre-cursers were...


World Sailing

World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing worldwide. Headquartered in London, World Sailing plays a pivotal role in promoting and regulating sailing on a global scale. Sailing, a sport that combines the thrill of competition with the beauty of nature, has a rich...


WPT

A waypoint is a specific geographic location or position used in navigation, typically identified by its coordinates (latitude and longitude). Waypoints are used to plot a course or route, serving as reference points to help guide the navigation and track progress along the intended route. Waypoints can be physical features such as buoys, landmarks, or...


Code Flag Xray (X)

The International Maritime Signal Flag Xray. Meaning Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.