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| V-Berth | Usually the forward berth of the boat, located in the bow |
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| V-Bottom | A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V." |
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| Van | The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron. |
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| Vane | A small flag placed at the mast head to show wind direction. |
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| Vang | A control line, usually a multi-purchase tackle, secured to the boom to prevent it from lifting. Can also apply to other spars, such as gaffs. |
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| Variation | Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations. |
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| Vector | A line drawn to indicate both the direction and magnitude of a force, such as leeway or a current. |
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| Veer | A shifting of the wind direction, opposite of backing. Clockwise in the northern hemisphere, counter-clockwise in the southern hemisphere. |
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| Velocity Made Good | Also VMG. Actual boat speed after adjusting for such factors as current and leeway. |
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| Ventilator | A device for furnishing fresh air to compartments below deck or exhausting foul air. Construction designed to lead air below decks. May have a cowl, which can be angled into or away from the wind; and may be constructed with baffles, so that water is not allowed below, as in a Dorade ventilator. |
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| Venture | An enterprise in which there is a risk of loss. |
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| Vertical Clearance | The distance between the water level at chart datum and an overhead obstacle such as a bridge or power line. |
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| Vessel | A general term for a floating craft that carries passengers, cargo or both |
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| VHF Radio | An electronic communications or direction finding system which uses Very High Frequency radio waves. VHF radios are the most common communications radio carried on boats, but their range is usually limited to line of sight between the transmitting and receiving stations. |
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| Vice Admiral | A naval rank next below that of admiral. |
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