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- Flag / Pennant, Signals & Communication Code Flag Kilo (K)
The International Maritime Signal Flag Kilo.
Meaning
I wish to communicate with you.
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If appended by a Numeral Pennant:
I wish to... - General Nautical Terminology KedgeA technique for moving or turning a ship by using a relatively light anchor known as a kedge.
- General Nautical Terminology Kedge Anchor
A small, lightweight anchor used to reposition or manoeuvre a vessel in confined waters or to assist in anchoring when the main anchor is...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology KeelA structural element that sometimes resembles a fin and protrudes below a boat usually along its centre line
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Club RacingThe RYA Keelboat Club Racing course prepares sailors to participate confidently in club-level keelboat races. Participants learn race rules,... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Day SailingThe RYA Keelboat Day Sailing course teaches participants how to plan and execute safe and enjoyable day trips in keelboats. This course covers... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Level 1 - Start SailingThe RYA Keelboat Level 1 course is an entry-level program for those new to sailing. Participants learn basic skills such as rigging, steering, and... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Level 2 - Basic SkillsThe RYA Keelboat Level 2 course builds on Level 1 by teaching participants to sail independently. Practical sessions focus on tacking, gybing, and... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Level 3 - Better SailingThe RYA Keelboat Level 3 course refines sailing techniques and enhances confidence in challenging conditions. Participants practice advanced... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Performance SailingThe RYA Keelboat Performance Sailing course is tailored for sailors looking to optimize performance in keelboats. Participants focus on advanced... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Regional RacingThe RYA Keelboat Regional Racing course is designed for sailors competing at a regional level. The program focuses on advanced racing tactics,... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Sailing with SpinnakersThe RYA Keelboat Sailing with Spinnakers course introduces sailors to spinnaker handling. Participants learn how to rig, hoist, trim, and gybe... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Seamanship SkillsThe RYA Keelboat Seamanship Skills course focuses on building practical skills for handling keelboats in various conditions. Participants practice... More Details
- Courses, RYA Keelboat Start RacingThe RYA Keelboat Start Racing course introduces sailors to the fundamentals of competitive keelboat racing. Participants learn essential racing... More Details
- General Nautical Terminology KetchA two-masted fore-and-aft rigged sailboat with the aft mast (the mizzen) mounted (stepped) afore (in front of) the rudder.
- General Nautical Terminology Kicking StrapLine or tackle to pull the boom down to keep it horizontal
- Phonetic Alphabet, Signals & Communication Kilo
Pronounced: key-loh
The term for the letter K in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.
- Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Letter K (Flag Semaphore)
This shape represents the Letter K (Flag Semaphore) and the Number 0 (Flag Semaphore).
- Morse Code, Signals & Communication Letter K (Morse Code)
International Morse Code sequence representing the letter K.
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Knot
A unit of speed used in maritime navigation, equivalent to one nautical mile per hour.
A knot is a crucial measurement in marine navigation,...
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