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- Clew OuthaulThe line which tensions the foot of the sail Read more
- Close HauledCleats are primarily used for attaching mooring lines to your vessel. The mooring lines are then secured to another yacht, pontoon or harbour wall. Read more
- CPA Closest Point of Approach (CPA) is a term used primarily in maritime and aviation contexts to describe the shortest distance that will be(...) Read more
- Closest Point of Approach Closest Point of Approach (CPA) is a term used primarily in maritime and aviation contexts to describe the shortest distance that will be(...) Read more
- Clove hitch A type of knot used to attach a line that will not slip. Often used to attach fenders to the guard wires of a vessel. Read more
- CoamingThe raised edge of a hatch, cockpit or skylight to help keep out water. Read more
- HMCG The organisation responsible for search and rescue operations in UK waters. .kt-sc5684_8d1e09-89 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc5684_8d1e09-89(...) Read more
- Coastguard The organisation responsible for search and rescue operations in UK waters. .kt-sc5684_8d1e09-89 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc5684_8d1e09-89(...) Read more
- Cocked HatIn navigation the triangle formed when three position fixes fail to meet at a single point Read more
- CockpitA space lower than deck level in which the crew can sit or stand Read more
- Collision CourseThe course of a vessel which, if maintained relative to that of another would result in a collision Read more
- Companionway StepsLeading down from the deck to the saloon the companionway steps can become slippery when wet. When descending the steps always face them, as(...) Read more
- Compass RoseA circle printed on a chart representing the true compass and graduated clockwise from 000° to 359° Read more
- CBDR CBDR is a term in navigation which means that some object, usually another ship viewed from the deck or bridge of one's own ship, is getting(...) Read more
- Constant bearing, decreasing range CBDR is a term in navigation which means that some object, usually another ship viewed from the deck or bridge of one's own ship, is getting(...) Read more
- Constrained by DraughtLarge, deep vessel confined by narrow channel and unable to manoeuvre easily Read more
- Contour LineDepths are all measured in metres from lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Points of equal depth may be connected by a solid black line to give a(...) Read more
- COGThe actual course your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- Course Over GroundThe actual course your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- CTS
The magnetic or compass course given to a helm to steer the boat having taken account of tidal stream and leeway.
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How to plot a Course to Steer 284 KB 123 downloads
This is a step-by-step guide showing how to plot a preemptive Course to Steer. The...