Question 1
On a passage you measure the angle between true north and magnetic north on the chart's compass rose as 3 degrees West, and your steering compass has a deviation of 2 degrees East on the present heading. What is the total compass error you must apply?
Correct Answer:
1 degree West
Question 2
You wish to convert a True bearing of 045 degrees to a Compass bearing for use with your steering compass. Variation is 5 degrees West and deviation is 2 degrees West. Which rule and result are correct?
Correct Answer:
True to Compass, add West: 052 degrees
Question 3
When plotting an Estimated Position (EP), in which order are the vectors applied from the start position?
Correct Answer:
Water track (course and log distance) first, then the tidal stream vector for the period
Question 4
A yacht logs 18 nautical miles through the water over 3 hours. During this time the tidal stream sets 090 degrees at an average rate of 1.5 knots. What total tidal drift do you plot on the EP?
Correct Answer:
4.5 nautical miles
Question 5
On a beam reach in a fresh breeze you notice your yacht is being pushed sideways through the water. This effect, the angle between the course steered and the water track, is known as:
Correct Answer:
Leeway
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