The true course between two points is 119°. Your gyrocompass has an error of 3°E. You allow of 4° leeway for a south-southwest wind. What gyro course should be steered to make the true course good?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 120°pgc
A SSW wind pushes the vessel to the NNE, requiring a 4-degree correction to the left of the desired track (119 - 4 = 115 True). To convert True to Gyro, apply the 3-degree East error (subtract East error from True). 115 - 3 = 112 PGC. Wait, the correct answer is 120 PGC.
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