Exercise 1 of 0

Plotting Positions (DS)

For this exercise, you will need the following:
RYA Training Charts 3 & 4 RYA Training Almanac Portland Course Plotter Dividers Pencil Notepad

Downloadable resources:
You can use the downloads as you require to help with the exercise questions.
Plotting positions downloads:
Adjustments for Variation This handy mnemonic helps us remember which way to apply adjustments for bearings. Magnetic (compass) to True, True to Compass, Easterly Variation or… Download How to plot an Estimated Position A step-by-step guide showing how to plot an Estimated Position. This chart plotting technique is taught in the Plotting Positions module of the Day Skipper… Download How to plot Dead Reckoning A step-by-step guide showing how to plot Dead Reckoning. This chart plotting process is taught in the Plotting Positions module of the Day Skipper theory… Download Chart Annotations Standard annotations for use when navigating using charts or chart plotters. Using standards enables navigators to understand each other’s work. This… Download Tidal Hour Calculation Sheet Worksheet for calculating the hour-of-tide when looking up tidal stream information from a tidal diamond table or atlas. … Download

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