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- Vang Runs from the base of the mast to a point about a third of the way along the boom. A vang or kicker is used to exert downward force on the boom(...) Read more
- Kicker Runs from the base of the mast to a point about a third of the way along the boom. A vang or kicker is used to exert downward force on the boom(...) Read more
- Kicking Strap Runs from the base of the mast to a point about a third of the way along the boom. A vang or kicker is used to exert downward force on the boom(...) Read more
- Vanishing Angle The maximum degree of heel after which a vessel becomes unlikely to return to an upright position. Read more
- Vector ChartElectronic chart consisting of layers giving ability to zoom and have many more functions than a Raster chart but appearance is different to(...) Read more
- Velocity Made Good Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a nautical term that refers to the speed at which a vessel progresses towards a specific point of interest,(...) Read more
- VMG Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a nautical term that refers to the speed at which a vessel progresses towards a specific point of interest,(...) Read more
- Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP) is a measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite(...) Read more
- VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP) is a measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite(...) Read more
- Very High FrequencyUsually taken as meaning the VHF radiotelephone Read more
- VHFUsually taken as meaning the VHF radiotelephone Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Victor Phonetic alphabet letter V. Request for Assistance: When a vessel displays the Victor flag, it indicates that the vessel is in distress or(...) Read more
- Victualling The process of planning and providing provisions to sustaining healthy humans on board a boat. Victualling isn't limited to just food and(...) Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Violent Storm Beaufort Scale - Force 11 A violent storm is a weather phenomenon characterised by strong winds exceeding 64 knots (74 miles per hour) and(...) Read more