Day Skipper revision module 6 of 17

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Position, Course & Speed

True bearings, courses, latitude, longitude, and the knot.

True bearings and coursesStandard navigational terms

6 guided lessons · 18 practice questions · 12 flashcards

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  • Read and write a position in degrees and decimal minutes, then use the correct chart border to transfer each coordinate without confusing angular position with distance.
  • Distinguish a bearing, course, heading and track, label their north reference, and recognise when a reciprocal direction is needed.
  • Choose the correct speed-distance-time relationship, convert minutes to hours, and turn the answer into a usable arrival or monitoring decision.

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