In this book and very much in keeping with the general tenor he defined the Coarse Sailor's Beaufort scale as follows - . Boat moves sideways with tide. Cigarette smoke gets in eyes. 1 Coarse yachtsman hoists sail, then wind drops. Wet finger feels cold.
Tea towels blow off rigging.
Public houses close one window. 3 Coarse boats careen. Difficult to make tea underway. Public houses close two windows. 4 Gas keeps going out.