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 LESSON 5  The Weather
 
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
 

 

MODERATE BREEZE

In this condition there are very small waves on the sea. However they are probably getting larger and there are lots of white horses.
 
   
moderate

This is what the
weather looks like
on a moderate day
at sea.

   
 
On land you will notice that
the wind is moving small
branches of trees and blowing
any loose paper around.
   
 

The speed of the wind is between 11 and 16 knots.

Remember that a knot is one nautical mile (nm) per hour.

A nautical mile is the traditional way of measuring distances at sea. It is equal to
1,852 metres. The word nautical (like the word maritme) means ‘to do with the sea or ships’.

Sailors call this Wind Force 4 because they use the Beaufort Wind Force Scale when they talk about the wind. We will learn about this in another lesson.
   
 
  Listen to the Weather Forecast  
Listen to this sample weather forecast describing the conditions and the temperature for tonight.
   
 
 Check the weather outside
 
Forecast weather
Look outside and see if there is a moderate breeze.
   
 
 Follow the Fleet LIVE
 

Check where your favourite ship is and see what the Captain says about the weather in his report . . . click here now to Follow the Fleet LIVE.

   
 
 Click below to learn more about waves
 
   
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