Navigationmedium#236

If track required is 180° and the wind causes 8° port drift, the heading to steer is:

A

172°

B

188°

Correct
C

180°

D

190°

Explanation

To counteract port (left) drift, steer right: heading = 180° + 8° = 188°. Alternatively, steer into wind.

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