Glossary
Nautical chart abbreviations are like the secret code of the seas—except instead of buried treasure, they lead to rocks, buoys, and mysterious dashed lines that scream, 'Don’t sail here.' Learning them can feel like cracking a pirate’s encrypted diary, but don’t worry, matey! With clever tools, quirky mnemonics, and a splash of humour, we’ll help you go from 'What’s "FOUL" mean? to confidently navigating the “Wk” wrecks and “Fl G” flashes like a salty sea captain. Think of it as Rosetta Stone, but for avoiding sandbanks!
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- Weather (Meteorology) Gale
Beaufort Scale - Force 8 (Gale Force 8)
A gale refers to a strong wind between 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 mph or 63 to 74 km/h) on the Beaufort...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology GDOP
Geometric Dilution of Precision (GDOP) is a measure in marine navigation that quantifies the effect of satellite geometry on the accuracy of...
More Details - Organisation General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA)
The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) is a term that collectively refers to the three organisations responsible for maintaining maritime...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Geometric Dilution of Precision (GDOP)
Geometric Dilution of Precision (GDOP) is a measure in marine navigation that quantifies the effect of satellite geometry on the accuracy of...
More Details - Organisation GLA
The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) is a term that collectively refers to the three organisations responsible for maintaining maritime...
More Details - Phonetic Alphabet Golf
Phonetic alphabet letter G. In marine terminology, "Golf" refers to the letter "G" in the International Code of Signals.
Pilotage: When a...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Goose-winged
Goose-winged is a sailing term that refers to a sailing vessel with its mainsail set on one side of the boat and the headsail (jib or genoa) set...
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