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- CompassThe compass is a crucial instrument and one you will learn to use without even thinking about it. The compass needle points to magnetic North. Read more
- Compass RoseA circle printed on a chart representing the true compass and graduated clockwise from 000° to 359° Read more
- CBDR CBDR is a term in navigation which means that some object, usually another ship viewed from the deck or bridge of one's own ship, is getting(...) Read more
- Constant bearing, decreasing range CBDR is a term in navigation which means that some object, usually another ship viewed from the deck or bridge of one's own ship, is getting(...) Read more
- Constrained by DraughtLarge, deep vessel confined by narrow channel and unable to manoeuvre easily Read more
- Contour LineDepths are all measured in metres from lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Points of equal depth may be connected by a solid black line to give a(...) Read more
- CourseThe direction in which the vessel is being, or is to be, steered Read more
- COGThe actual course your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- Course Over GroundThe actual course your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- CTS
The magnetic or compass course given to a helm to steer the boat having taken account of tidal stream and leeway.
How to plot a Course to Steer
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The magnetic or compass course given to a helm to steer the boat having taken account of tidal stream and leeway.
How to plot a Course to Steer
1 file(s) 284 KB - Courtesy EnsignThe national flag of a country being visited by a foreign boat, it should be flown in the starboard spreader Read more
- Courtesy FlagNational flag or ensign of country you are visiting which should be flown from starboard spreaders or flagstaff. It is a courtesy not a legal(...) Read more
- CQR AnchorA patented anchor (Coastal Quick Release) with good holding power Read more
- CQRA patented anchor (Coastal Quick Release) with good holding power Read more
- CrewEveryone on board other than the skipper and passengers Read more
- CringleA rope loop, usually at the corners of a sail, for fixing the sail to a spar. They are often reinforced with a metal eye. Read more
- Cross Track Error Cross Track Error (XTE) is a nautical term used to describe the distance between a vessel's actual track and its intended track over the(...) Read more
- XTE Cross Track Error (XTE) is a nautical term used to describe the distance between a vessel's actual track and its intended track over the(...) Read more
- CurrentHorizontal movement of water in the oceans which is generally wind-driven. Currents are usually continuous and vary with the seasons Read more