Your vessel is steering course 243°psc. Variation for the area is 5°E, and deviation is 2°W. The wind is from the south-southeast, producing a 2° leeway. What true course are you making good?

Question

Your vessel is steering course 243&deg;psc. Variation for the area is 5&deg;E, and deviation is 2&deg;W. The wind is from the south-southeast, producing a 2&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Accepted Answer

Option D: 248&deg;T. Convert compass 243°psc using 2° West deviation to magnetic 241°, then add 5° East variation for true 246°T. A south-southeast wind produces 2° leeway to starboard, adding 2° to yield a true course made good of 248°T.

Your vessel is steering course 243&deg;psc. Variation for the area is 5&deg;E, and deviation is 2&deg;W. The wind is from the south-southeast, producing a 2&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Your vessel is steering course 243°psc. Variation for the area is 5°E, and deviation is 2°W. The wind is from the south-southeast, producing a 2° leeway. What true course are you making good?