Brake Horse Power.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.

A four sided sail used instead of a triangular main sail. Used on gaff rigged boats.

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Volume flow rate measured in cubic meters per minute (or per hour)

A type of cooling-power anemometer based upon the principle that the time constant of a thermometer is a function of its ventilation.

To attempt to contact another boat or shore, either by voice or radio.

An automatic pressure relieving device actuated by the static pressure upstream of the device, which opens in proportion to the increase in pressure over the opening pressure.

A company which is owed money by trade debtors faces the risk of slow payment or default on those.

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All the various sails carried on board a yacht.

Vertical Centre of Gravity

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Nickname for a British naval seaman.

The highest price reached by a given security or index during a given.

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An object designed to increase the radio reflectivity of a boat so that it is more visible on radar. Many small boats are made with fiberglass and other materials that do not reflect radar very well on their own.

Wind with a speed between 28 and 55 knots (32 and 63 mph); Beaufort scale numbers 7 through 10.

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