Vang, Variable Pitch, Variation, Vector, Vee Bottom, Veer,
Veering Wind, Velocity-Made-Good, Vernal Equinox, Vertical Load,
Very-High-Frequency Radio, Vessel, Vessel-At-Anchor,
Vessel-At-Sea, Vessel-In-Distress, Vessel-Not-Under-Command,
Vessel-Under-Command, Visual Bearing, Visual Fix, Voyage.
VANG
(See BOOM VANG)
VARIABLE PITCH
an adjustable Propeller blade designed for the purpose of varying
speed, direction, and the reduction of Drag under Sail.
VARIATION
(Magnetic Declination)
The angle between the Magnetic Meridian and True Meridian.
(Also, see COMPASS VARIATION)
VECTOR
A Navigation line drawn on a Chart to indicate the direction and
magnitude of Wind and/or Current.
VEE BOTTOM
(Hard Chine)
Where the bottom of the Hull meets the sides at an angle.
(Also, see ROUND BOTTOM)
VEER
(Veering Wind)
A Veering Wind occurs after a weather front has passed and the
True Wind Clocks from its original direction.
[e.g., If the True Wind originates from the North, it will Veer
to the Northeast after the front has passed.]
(Also, see BACK)
VEERING WIND
(See VEER)
VELOCITY-MADE-GOOD
(VMG)
Calculated boat speed after adjusting for Current and Leeway.
(Also, see DISTANCE-MADE-GOOD)
VERNAL EQUINOX
(See EQUINOX)
VERTICAL LOAD
The downward pull of the Anchor Rode on the Bow.
(Also, see HORIZONTAL LOAD)
VERY-HIGH-FREQUENCY RADIO
(VHF Radio)
Very-High-Frequency Radio is mainly for short range Marine
telephone voice communication for distances under 25 miles.
(Also, see SINGLE-SIDEBAND RADIO)
VESSEL
Any craft, including seaplanes, used as a means of transportation
on the water.
(Also, see SAILING VESSEL)
VESSEL-AT-ANCHOR
(Being-At-Anchor)
Any Vessel securely tethered to its Anchor in good Holding Ground,
remaining safely in place without Drag and with sufficient Swinging
Room so as not to have contact with other Vessels in the Anchorage.
(Also, see ANCHORING)
VESSEL-AT-SEA
Pertaining to a Vessel that is Blue-Water Sailing.
(Also, see VOYAGE)
VESSEL-IN-DISTRESS
Any Vessel that may or may not be Making Way, which requires assistance.
(Also, see MAYDAY)
VESSEL-NOT-UNDER-COMMAND
(NUC)
A Vessel Not-Under-Command (NUC) is one not Making Way as required
by the IRPCS or Rules-Of-The-Road.
(Also, see ADRIFT)
VESSEL-UNDER-COMMAND
A Vessel that is Making Way, with someone at the Helm.
VISUAL BEARING
Usually a landmark located visually upon which to take a Bearing.
VISUAL FIX
Visually observing the location of known Landmarks to make a Fix.
VOYAGE
(See PASSAGE)
