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A light illuminating a sector or very narrow angle and intended to mark a direction to be followed.

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Bearing to Waypoint

Bearing to waypoint refers to the direction to reach a specific point, known as a waypoint. The bearing is given as the crow flies and does not consider navigational hazards or land between the vessel and the waypoint. It is given as an angle in degrees relative to true north. Bearing to waypoint is a useful navigational parameter that can help reach an intended destination.

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