Coefficient given to a boat according to her technical features in order to compete with other boats falling in another category by compensating journey times
Value measured by a hygrometer; it indicates the percentage of steam existing in relation to the total amount which can be contained in the air at ambient temperature ( at 100% we have condensation)
Ring to collect the rope which forms an eyelet, a loop, a thumb with the aim to protect it against wear. Made of plastic or steel, it is also used for slices
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