Knots being phased out? - BoatBanter.com

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Capt. Rob

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Knots being phased out?

This is true. USCG is reporting that the term and nautical application
of "knot" will be replaced in 2014 by Grek-Gohk!, which is the Klingon
unit equal to .987, .878, and .799 miles depending on sea conditions.

Cheers,

Robert B
Beneteau 35s5
NY

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