At 2229 the gyro fails. What is the course...

Question 1 / 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51ad3b

Question 1 of 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51ad3b

At 2229 the gyro fails. What is the course to steer per standard magnetic compass to make good 206°T, if you allow 3° leeway for southeasterly winds?

Back

Question 1 of 27070

At 2229 the gyro fails. What is the course to steer per standard magnetic compass to make good 206°T, if you allow 3° leeway for southeasterly winds?

🔍 Key Concepts

• True, magnetic, and compass courses and how to convert between them • Effect of leeway from wind direction on course to steer • Relationship between true course, variation, deviation, and compass error

💭 Think About

• From a desired 206°T made good, think about whether leeway caused by a southeasterly wind will push your vessel to the right or left of your track. • Decide whether you must steer into the wind (and current) or let the wind push you toward your desired track. • Consider the sequence: start with true course, then apply variation, deviation, and any leeway correction in the correct order.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm the correct direction of leeway correction for a southeasterly wind relative to your desired track. • Verify the signs (east or west) when converting between true, magnetic, and compass courses. • Double-check whether the course you choose will result in a track made good of 206°T, not just a heading of 206° by any compass.

Question 1 of 27070

At 2229 the gyro fails. What is the course to steer per standard magnetic compass to make good 206°T, if you allow 3° leeway for southeasterly winds?

191°

220°

217°

187°