OPLDatabaseFile P:`.Ar 3 pROM::BJ.WDR%P.@Name: Home: Work: Fax:Address:Notes:M Beaufort No Wind (knots)Descriptive termLand observationsSea observations>0<1CalmCalm, smoke rises verticallyWater calm, mirrorlikei11-3 Light air2Wind direction shown by smoke but not by windvanes%Ripples with the appearance of scales24-6 Light breeze9Leaves rustle, wind felt on face, windvanes moved by windISmall wavelets on water, crests have a glassy appearance and do not break37-10 Gentle breezeLarge waves form, white foam crests everywhere, probable spray728-33 Moderate gale5Whole trees in motion, difficult to walk against wind2Sea heaps up, white foam starts to blow in streaks834-40 Fresh gale,Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded\Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks941-47 Strong gale:Slight damage to buildings occurs, shingles torn off roofsbHigh waves, rolling seas, dense streaks of foam, wave crests begin to topple, tumble and fall over1048-55 Whole gale;Trees uprooted, considerable structural damage to buildings0High waves with overhanging crests, sea is whiteb11+56+Storm to HurricaneWidespread damage4Huge waves, air filled with spray, little visibilityiP:`.Ar 3 pROM::BJ.WDR%P@0< 1 knotCalm+Smoke rises vertically, leaves do not stir.Water calm, mirrorlike.0Sails won't fill, flgs limp, tell-tales flicker.Stand and wait, or pump sail.1 1 to 3 knots Light air2Wind direction shown by smoke but not by windvanes%Ripples with the appearance of scalesdSails fill, racing flags unreliable, tell-tales respond, crew and helmsman on opposite sides of boat&Fills 6 sqm sail, board moves steadily>2 4 - 6 knots Light breezeMLeaves rustle, wind felt on face, flags not extended, windvanes moved by windISmall wavelets on water, crests have a glassy appearance and do not breakEUseful way made, racing flag reliable indicator, crew sit to windwardDSail develops power, board accelerates smoothly, no need to hike outP:`.Ar 3 pROM::BJ.WDR%PU@ Beaufort No: Description: Wind Range: Land Signs: Sea State:Dinghy: Sail Board:0 0 - 1 knot0 metresCalm+Smoke rises vertically, leaves do not stir.Water calm, like a mirror.0Sails won't fill, flgs limp, tell-tales flicker.Stand and wait, or pump sail.1 1 to 3 knots0 metres Light air2Wind direction shown by smoke but not by windvanes%Ripples with the appearance of scalesdSails fill, racing flags unreliable, tell-tales respond, crew and helmsman on opposite sides of boat&Fills 6 sqm sail, board moves steadilye2 4 - 6 knots&0.1 metres average, 0.3 metres maximum Light breezeMLeaves rustle, wind felt on face, flags not extended, windvanes moved by windISmall wavelets on water, crests have a glassy appearance and do not breakEUseful way made, racing flag reliable indicator, crew sit to windwardDSail develops power, board accelerates smoothly, no need to hike out37-10#0.4 metres average, 1 metre maximum Gentle breezeFully reefed, difficult to sail even on main alone. Top limit.Watch the experts.622-27 Strong breeze-Large branches in motion, phone lines whistle>Large waves form, white foam crests everywhere, probable spray834-40"3 metres average, 4 metres maximumGale (UK)or Fresh gale,Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded\Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks834-40"3 metres average, 4 metres maximumGale (UK) or Fresh gale (US),Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded\Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks0Survivable if expertly handled on foresail only.Rescue the experts.0 0 - 1 knot0 metresCalm+Smoke rises vertically, leaves do not stir.Water calm, like a mirror.7Sails won't fill, racing flag limp, tell-tales flicker.Stand and wait, or pump sail.~37-10#0.4 metres average, 1 metre maximum Gentle breezeLarge waves form, white foam crests everywhere, probable sprayuOverpowered carrying full sail, crews find it difficult to hold craft upright even when spilling wind, many capsizes.CUsE 4 sq m sail, become airborne on waves, unforgiving of mistakes.8 34-40 knots"3 metres average, 4 metres maximumGale (UK) or Fresh gale (US),Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded\Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks0Survivable if expertly handled on foresail only.Rescue the experts.!8 34-40 knots&5.5 metres average, 7.5 metres maximumGale (UK) or Fresh gale (US),Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded\Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks0Survivable if expertly handled on foresail only.Rescue the experts.V9 41-47 knots#7 metres average, 10 metres maximumSevere or strong gale:Slight damage to buildings occurs, shingles torn off roofsbHigh waves, rolling seas, dense streaks of foam, wave crests begin to topple, tumble and fall overmMizzen, main for or foresail sail + lower topsail, upper topsail, lower topgallant, upper topgallant, royal, Pv:`.Ar 3 pROM::BJ.WDR%Pq@ Beaufort No: Wind Range: Wave Height: Description: Land Signs: Sea State:Dinghy: Sail Board: Square rig:0 0 - 1 knotFlatCalm+Smoke rises vertically, leaves do not stir.Water calm, like a mirror.7Sails won't fill, racing flag limp, tell-tales flicker.Stand and wait, or pump sail.1 1 to 3 knotsRipples Light air3Wind direction shown by smoke but not by wind vanes%Ripples with the appearance of scalesdSails fill, racing flags unreliable, tell-tales respond, crew and helmsman on opposite sides of boat'Fills 6 sq.m sail, board moves steadilyf2 4 - 6 knots&0.1 metres average, 0.3 metres maximum Light breezeNLeaves rustle, wind felt on face, flags not extended, wind vanes moved by windISmall wavelets on water, crests have a glassy appearance and do not breakEUseful way made, racing flag reliable indicator, crew sit to windwardDSail develops power, board accelerates smoothly, no need to hike out1 1 to 3 knotsRipples Light air3Wind direction shown by smoke but not by wind vanes%Ripples with the appearance of scalesdSails fill, racing flags unreliable, tell-tales respond, crew and helmsman on opposite sides of boat'Fills 6 sq.m sail, board moves steadily0 0 to 1 knotFlatCalm+Smoke rises vertically, leaves do not stir.Water calm, like a mirror.7Sails won't fill, racing flag limp, tell-tales flicker.Stand and wait, or pump sail. 1 1 to 3 knotsRipples Light air4Wind direction shown by smoke but not by wind vanes.&Ripples with the appearance of scales.eSails fill, racing flags unreliable, tell-tales respond, crew and helmsman on opposite sides of boat.(Fills 6 sq.m sail, board moves steadily.k2 4 to 6 knots&0.1 metres average, 0.3 metres maximum Light breezeOLeaves rustle, wind felt on face, flags not extended, wind vanes moved by wind.JSmall wavelets on water, crests have a glassy appearance and do not break.FUseful way made, racing flag reliable indicator, crew sit to windward.ESail develops power, board accelerates smoothly, no need to hike out.W3 7 to 10 knots#0.4 metres average, 1 metre maximum Gentle breezeFully reefed, difficult to sail even on main alone. Top limit.Watch the experts.834 to 40 knots&5.5 metres average, 7.5 metres maximumGale-Wind breaks twigs off trees, walking impeded.]Moderately high waves with crests beginning to break into foam that's blown in white streaks.0Survivable if expertly handled on foresail only.Rescue the experts.941 to 47 knots#7 metres average, 10 metres maximum Severe gale;Slight damage to buildings occurs, shingles torn off roofs.cHigh waves, rolling seas, dense streaks of foam, wave crests begin to topple, tumble and fall over.1048 to 55 knots%9 metres average, 12.5 metres maximumStorm