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What’s affecting your compass?
Don't rule out the obvious answers...
Vmg
Vmg
Vigia
Vigia
VHF
VHF
Vessel
Vessel
Very light
Very light
Ventimeter
Ventimeter
Veer, to
Veer, to
Vee-bottom
Vee-bottom
Vector
Vector
Vector
Vector
Variation (magnetic)
Variation (magnetic)
Variable pitcher propeller
Variable pitcher propeller
Vang
Vang
Vane gear
Vane gear
V – Victor
V - Victor
Up together, up port, up starboard
Up together, up port, up starboard
Up anchor
Up anchor
Up (Up-helm, etc.)
Up (Up-helm, etc.)
Unwatched
Under way