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- Winch HandleA removable handle used for operating a winch Read more
- WindageWind resistance of the boat. Large motor vess3els with high topsides slide sideways easily due to their windage. Read more
- WindlassThe winch used for lifting the anchor Read more
- Windward The direction from which the wind is coming "To windward" - the side from where the wind is coming from Read more
- Working end The end of a rope that is being used to make a knot. Read more
- Bitter end The end of a rope that is being used to make a knot. Read more
- running end The end of a rope that is being used to make a knot. Read more
- World Geodetic System 1984 A standard in satellite-derived positions. Charts will indicate if they are calibrated to WGS84 or another system. WGS84 is the standard(...) Read more
- WGS84 A standard in satellite-derived positions. Charts will indicate if they are calibrated to WGS84 or another system. WGS84 is the standard(...) 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
- 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