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Navigation A — Coastal — question 19

At 08:00 your vessel is under sail alone, at 32°20'N 034°20'E. The wind is easterly and causes 5° of leeway. The vessel's speed is 6 knots. She can sail within 45° of the wind on either tack. She must reach Mikhmoret anchorage by the shortest route. Find:

  1. The two true courses (TC). 045°, 135°
  2. The two courses over the ground (COG). 040°, 140°
  3. The time of arrival at the destination (ETA). 15:05
  4. Give the position at which the vessel will alter course (LAT; LONG). 32°38'N 034°38'E

The question is solved on chart 1000. On the site it comes with the relevant sections of the chart.