What does rippled mean/

[penpal]

When I listen to Marine Call, they use the term "rippled" to describe the sea state. Where does that fall in the scheme of things, I have assumed it is between slight abd smooth

 

[sarabande]

The Met Office terms are clear.

Smooth Wave height less than 0.5 m
Slight Wave height of 0.5 to 1.25 m
Moderate Wave height of 1.25 to 2.5 m
Rough Wave height of 2.5 to 4.0 m
Very rough Wave height of 4.0 to 6.0 m
High Wave height of 6.0 to 9.0 m
Very high Wave height of 9.0 to 14.0 m
Phenomenal Wave height more than 14.0 m

I imagine that 'rippled' is much less than Smooth.

 

[epervier]

is it a bit like ice cream?

you know, as in rasberry rippled, mostly vanilla with a hint of rasberry,

mirror flat water with a hint of a wave, rippled

I know, I'll get m'coat

 

[ancientsailor]

Usually see it in descriptions of sea state force 1 this is the best picture I could find with a very quick search

http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak....e4e2c690916a3a24852570da0057e036!OpenDocument

http://www.felphamsailing.co.uk/html/weather.html

 

[AustinPowers]

As long as it's not between Very high Wave height and Phenomenal Wave height, I guess there's not a lot to worry about.

If you're a fair weather sailor, it might just be safe to risk slipping the lines and venturing out into the ripples.

 

[Sneds]

Sarcasm! The bestest form of wit