Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Which direction does the earth rotate?
A
East
2
Q
Bearing
A
The direction of one object from another.
3
Q
Course
A
Direction the vessel should be steered in
4
Q
Heading
A
Direction the vessel is actually heading in
5
Q
Track Angle
A
Direction the vessel is actually moving over the earth. Wind and tide mean this isn’t the same as the heading.
‘angle’ often omitted (e.g. Track)
6
Q
Water Track
A
direction the vessel is moving through the water.
Also sometimes called Wake Course
