Glossary
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TermDefinition
- Phonetic Alphabet, Signals & Communication Quebec
Pronounced: keh-BECK
The term for the letter Q in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.
- General Nautical Terminology RaceA strong tidal stream
- General Nautical Terminology RadarObject detection system which uses radio waves to determine the range, direction or speed of vessels and other objects. The radar dish or antenna... More Details
- General Nautical Terminology Radar ReflectorA device hoisted or fitted up the mast to enhance the reflection of radar energy
- General Nautical Terminology Radio Medical Advice Link Call (MEDILINK)
A communication made via radio from a vessel to a shore-based medical facility or professional to seek urgent medical advice or assistance for an...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology RaftTwo or more vessels tied up alongside each other
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Range of Tide
The vertical difference between the high tide and the succeeding low tide in a specific tidal cycle.
The range of tide is a fundamental...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Raster chartElectronic chart which is a direct copy of a paper chart with limited zooming capability
- General Nautical Terminology Rate
The speed of a tidal stream or current, given in knots and tenths of a knot.
- Flag / Pennant, Signals & Communication Code Flag Romeo (R)
The International Maritime Signal Flag Romeo.
Meaning
Distance (range) in nautical miles. Given using Numeral Pennants.
- General Nautical Terminology Reach
"Reach" refers to the point of sail where the wind is coming from the side of the boat, roughly perpendicular to the direction the boat is...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology ReachingSailing across the wind: from about 60° to about 160° off the wind. Reaching consists of "close reaching" (about 60° to 80°), "beam reaching"... More Details
- General Nautical Terminology Ready AboutThe helmsman’s shout that he intends to go about shortly
- Flag Semaphore Ready (Flag Semaphore)
The Ready (Flag Semaphore) signal shows the sender is ready to send a message. The same shape is also used for Space (Flag Semaphore) & Rest...
More Details - Flag Semaphore Ready to Recieve (Flag Semaphore)
The Ready to Recieve signal shows the sender that the recipient is ready to receive a message. This shape is displayed once the sender has...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Reef
A reef is a submerged ridge of rock, coral, or sand near the surface of oceans or seas. It can be made up of living organisms like coral or...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Reefing
Verb: Reefing refers to the act of reducing the area of a sail to decrease wind exposure and maintain control in strong winds.
Noun: Reefing...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Reefing Hook
A reefing hook is located near the bottom of the mast at the gooseneck, where the boom connects to the mast. When reefing, the cringle is placed...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Reefing LinesReefing lines are used to reduce the size of the mainsail. By reducing the size of the mainsail we can improve the yacht's stability and... More Details
- Flag Semaphore Rest (Flag Semaphore)
When the sender is not actively sending messages, both flags are held by their side. The same shape is also used for Space (Flag Semaphore) &...
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