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- Phonetic Alphabet Hoh Tell Phonetic alphabet letter H. In marine terminology, the "Hotel" flag from the International Code of Signals has specific meanings: "I have(...) Read more
- HoundsAttachments of stays to masts. Read more
- House flagAny personal flag or club flag flown from starboard spreaders or flagstaff. Read more
- Hull The hull of a ship or boat is the main body or shell that forms the outer structure of the vessel. It is typically made of metal, fibreglass,(...) Read more
- Hull SpeedThe maximum efficient speed of a displacement-hulled vessel. Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Hurricane Force Beaufort Scale - Force 12 (Hurricane Force 12) Hurricane-force is a term used to describe wind speeds equal to or greater than 64 knots (74(...) Read more
- International Sailing Federation World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing(...) Read more
- ISAF World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing(...) Read more
- World Sailing World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing(...) Read more
- HydrofoilA boat with wing-like foils mounted on struts below the hull, lifting the hull entirely out of the water at speed and allowing water resistance(...) Read more
- HydrographyThe science of surveying the waters of the earth and adjacent land area, and publishing the results in charts, pilots, etc, for example(...) Read more
- Impeller An impeller is a rotating component within a pump or compressor that is used to impart motion to a fluid. It typically consists of blades or(...) Read more
- In IronsWhen a sailing vessel has lost its forward momentum while heading into the wind, rendering it unable to steer. Read more
- In StaysWhen the bow points directly into the wind with the sails flapping during the process of going about Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet India Phonetic alphabet letter I. Course Change: When a vessel displays the India flag, it communicates to nearby vessels that it is changing its(...) Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet In Dee Ah Phonetic alphabet letter I. Course Change: When a vessel displays the India flag, it communicates to nearby vessels that it is changing its(...) Read more
- InshoreNear to or towards or in the direction of the shore Read more
- IALAThe body which is responsible for he International buoyage system Read more
- International Association of Lighthouse AuthoritiesThe body which is responsible for he International buoyage system Read more
- International Code of Signals The International Code of Signals is a system of signals and codes used by ships at sea to communicate important messages and information with(...) Read more