It is important that you always check the local weather forecast before sailing. For example, also look at the turbulence on land and water. While sailing with your boat, it is also a good idea to keep an eye on the weather.
Below is a table with different wind speeds and the consequences or characteristics. Do not sail if it seems dangerous.
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Bft – Name – m/s – knts – km/u – mi/u – haracteristics
1 – Weak – 0.3-1.5 – 1-3 – 1-5 – 1-3 – Smoke blows away.
4 – Mediocre – 5.5-7.9 – 11-16 – 20-28 – 13-18 – Clothes flapping.
5 – Pretty powerful – 8.0-10.7 – 17-21 – 29-38 – 19-24 – Garbage containers blow over.
7 – Hard -13.9-17.1 – 28-33 – 50-61 – 32-38 – Hard to walk through wind.
9 – Storm – 20.8-24.4 – 41-47 – 75-88 – 47-54 – Roof tiles blow away.
10 – Heavy storm – 24.5-28.4 – 48-55 – 89-102 – 55-63 – Big damage to buildings.
12 – Hurricane – > 32.6 – > 63 – >117 – >74 – Destruction.
You sail together! Always consider the safety of others, but also your own.
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