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Freeboard (nautical)

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In sailing and boating, a vessel's freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the lowest point of sheer where water can enter the boat or ship. [1]

12 relations: Boat, Boating, Cabin (ship), Deck (ship), International Maritime Organization, Sailing, Sea ice thickness, Sheer (ship), Ship, Warship, Waterline, Yacht racing.

Boat

A boat is a watercraft of a large range of type and size.

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Boating

Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing.

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Cabin (ship)

A cabin or berthing is an enclosed space generally on a ship or an aircraft.

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Deck (ship)

A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship.

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International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), known as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) until 1982, is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.

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Sailing

Sailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wingsails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the water (sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ice (iceboat) or on land (land yacht) over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation.

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Sea ice thickness

Sea ice thickness spatial extent, and open water within ice packs can vary rapidly in response to weather and climate.

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Sheer (ship)

The sheer is a measure of longitudinal main deck curvature, in naval architecture.

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Ship

A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and other sufficiently deep waterways, carrying passengers or goods, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing.

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Warship

A warship is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfare.

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Waterline

The waterline is the line where the hull of a ship meets the surface of the water.

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Yacht racing

Yacht racing is a form of sport involving sailing yachts and larger sailboats, as distinguished from dinghy racing.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeboard_(nautical)

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