Glossary Archive

The International Maritime Signal Flag Quebec. Meaning Quarantine Flag.My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.

Yellow flag flown from starboard spreaders or flagstaff when entering a foreign port (or Channel Isles) requesting customs clearance. Don’t remove until formalities completed.

Flag semaphore indicating the letter Q.

International Morse Code sequence representing the letter Q.

A single bunk tucked under the cockpit. Usually found in smaller boats where there is no room for a cabin in this location.

Pronounced: keh-BECK The term for the letter Q in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.

A strong tidal stream

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. It is revised and published every four years by World Sailing.

The RYA Radar course teaches participants to use radar systems effectively for navigation and collision avoidance. Topics include radar setup, interpreting displays, and optimizing settings for different conditions. Participants practice identifying targets, navigating in poor visibility, and managing radar equipment. This one-day course is ideal for skippers and crew members operating in congested or foggy...

A device hoisted or fitted up the mast to enhance the reflection of radar energy