Competent Crew Quiz · Customs and weather

The wind is blowing at a steady 25 knots. What is that on the Beaufort scale?

A wind gauge reading 25 knots.
A wind gauge reading 25 knots.
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Force 6, strong breeze. Force 6 is 22 to 27 knots. Large waves start to form with white foam crests: reefing weather for most yachts.

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