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Glossary terms

X (X-ray)

X (X-ray)

The single letter, which may be signalled by any means, conveys the message, 'Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals'. In phonetic it is called X-ray, and in Morse it is '-..-'.

XTE/XTK

XTE/XTK

Cross Track Error. The distance a boat is away from its planned GPS route.

Glossary of nautical terms

Don't know a sampan from a sampson post? Perplexed by parrels, pelorus or pirogues? Harrassed by a harmattan? Welcome to the PBO glossary containing over 1,500 words, from simple sea terms to archaic sayings and ancient nautical nomenclature.

Glossary terms

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