Your vessel is steering course 111°psc, variation for the area is 5°E, and deviation is 3°W. The wind is from the northwest, producing a 1° leeway. What true course are you making good?

Question

Your vessel is steering course 111&deg;psc, variation for the area is 5&deg;E, and deviation is 3&deg;W. The wind is from the northwest, producing a 1&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Accepted Answer

Option A: 114&deg;T. Convert compass 111°psc by applying 3° West deviation to find magnetic 108°, then add 5° East variation for true 113°T. Northwest wind sets the vessel 1° to port (leeway to starboard), adding 1° to yield a true course made good of 114°T.

Your vessel is steering course 111&deg;psc, variation for the area is 5&deg;E, and deviation is 3&deg;W. The wind is from the northwest, producing a 1&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Your vessel is steering course 111°psc, variation for the area is 5°E, and deviation is 3°W. The wind is from the northwest, producing a 1° leeway. What true course are you making good?