Yatchsman’s Gale

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Nickname for the Beaufort Scale – Force 6

“Yachtsman’s gale” is often used to describe the wind strength of Force 6. It gets its name because many skippers decide that it is too strong for relaxed, safe sailing and choose to stay in the harbour in the wind this strength or above.

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