While enroute from Montevideo to Walvis Bay a vessel's course is 116°psc. The variation for the locality is 25°W and the deviation is 6°W. What is the true course made good if a northerly wind produces 1° leeway?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 086°T
Convert 116°psc to true using CDMVT: 116°psc + 6°W deviation = 110°M. 110°M + 25°W variation = 085°T. A northerly wind pushes the vessel 1° to the south, resulting in a true course made good of 086°T. Leeway is added to the course made good.
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