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- TrimaranA vessel with three hulls Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Tropical Hurricane A tropical hurricane is an intense tropical cyclone characterised by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low pressure. These storms typically(...) Read more
- True WindThe wind created by the current weather system without impact of a vessels movement Read more
- Turn When a rope passes around an object, such as a post, when tying a knot. Read more
- Did you know? Under the Weather "Under the weather" is commonly used to describe feeling ill or unwell. Its origin can be traced back to maritime language and practices. Read more
- Underhand loop A loop which crosses under the standing part of a rope when tying a knot. Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Uniform Phonetic alphabet letter U. Warning of Danger: When a vessel displays the Uniform flag, it serves as a warning to another vessel that it is(...) Read more
- Did you know? Unlucky Bananas If you've ever set sail or chatted with seasoned sailors, you might have stumbled upon a curious maritime superstition: bananas are bad luck on(...) Read more
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Vertical Dilution of Precision 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