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Apparent wind indicator
Nautical instrument for showing wind direction
An apparent wind indicator, as found on sailboat, is a small weather vane or arrow that gives an indication of the current apparent wind direction. This indication allows the skipper to set their sails or their course for best performance, according to the points of sail.
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An apparent wind indicator, as found on sailboat, is a small weather vane or arrow that gives an indication of the current apparent wind direction. This indication allows the skipper to set their sails or their course for best performance, according to the points of sail. The device is often referred to as a Windex, which is a trademark owned by Davis Instruments.
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anémoscope
Dispositif inventé pour indiquer la direction du vent
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to be in irons
Situation where a sailboat cannot move forward or steer effectively when pointed directly into the wind
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Près (voile)
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Aérologie
Étude des sphères entourant la terre et formant l’air
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vent d’ouest
Vent venant de l’ouest et soufflant vers l’est