Friday, October 06, 2006

Taking Compass Bearings

When taking compass bearings from a moving vessel, take the bearings off each side one after the other. Because of the vessel movement, the bearings to the side will change most quickly. By taking these bearings together you will improve the accuracy of your fix.

For more information on taking bearings, see Home Study Coastal Navigation

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