The true course between two points is 337°. Your gyrocompass has an error of 3°E and you make an allowance of 5° leeway for a west wind. Which gyro course should be steered to make the true course good?

Correct Answer: Option D — 329°pgc

A west wind pushes the vessel toward the east. To maintain 337°T, steer 5° to the left (332°T). With 3°E gyro error, the gyro course is 332°T minus 3°E error, resulting in 329°pgc. Bowditch dictates applying leeway to the desired track before gyro correction.