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- WakeTurbulence behind a vessel. Not to be confused with wash Read more
- WarpHeavy lines used for mooring, kedging or towing, and to move a vessel by hauling warps secured to a bollard or buoy Read more
- WarpsRopes or lines used for securing the vessel alongside. Read more
- WashThe waves created by a vessel. Not to be confused with wake. Read more
- Wash BoardsRemovable planks fitted in the cabin entrance to prevent water getting in Read more
- WatchA period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty. Read more
- Water Track The vessel’s course through the water, derived from the compass course steered, allowing for leeway but not tide. A line representing the water(...) Read more
- Waterline lengthThe length of the vessel at the point where it sits in the water. It excludes the total length of the boat, such as features that are out of the(...) Read more
- WPT A waypoint is a specific geographic location or position used in navigation, typically identified by its coordinates (latitude and longitude).(...) Read more
- Waypoint A waypoint is a specific geographic location or position used in navigation, typically identified by its coordinates (latitude and longitude).(...) Read more
- Weather HelmThe tendency of the vessel to turn her bow to windward making it necessary to turn the rudder to maintain a straight heading Read more
- Weigh AnchorTo heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing. Read more
- WheelThe wheel is used to steer the vessel. This yacht has two wheels so that the helmsman or woman has a clear view up either side of the vessel. Read more
- WhippingTwine bound round the ends of a rope to keep it from fraying Read more
- WhiskerLight spar to hold out the clew of a headsail when running, particularly when goosewinged Read more
- Did you know?, Phonetic Alphabet Whiskey Phonetic alphabet letter W. Medical Emergency: When a vessel displays the Whiskey flag, it indicates a medical emergency on board and that(...) Read more
- White HorsesBreaking waves with foamy crest. Not surf breaking on the shore Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Whole Gale Beaufort Scale – Force 10 A Whole Gale is a term used in meteorology to describe a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale, corresponding to(...) Read more
- WinchA fitting designed to assist the crew hauling on a rope or line Read more
- Winch HandleA removable handle used for operating a winch Read more