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Navigation A — Coastal — question 31

Your vessel is a sailing yacht, and at 08:00 she is at the entrance of Herzliya Marina. She must reach the Mikhmoret anchorage lighthouse. The wind is from exactly 015°. She can sail within 30° of the wind on either tack. The wind causes 5° of leeway. The vessel's speed is 6 knots. Find:

  1. The two true courses (TC). 345°, 045°
  2. The two courses over the ground (COG). 340°, 050°
  3. The total distance sailed. 18 miles
  4. The time of arrival at Mikhmoret anchorage. 11:00

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