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Skill 7 · Doubling the angle on the bowProblem 1004
Westfield church spire at 40° and then 80° on the starboard bow: how far off?
Steering 253°T at 6.2 kn, at 1755 you see Westfield church spire 40° on the starboard bow. At 1809 it is 80° on the starboard bow.
How far off the object are you at 1809? If you hold your course and there is no current, how far off will you pass when it is abeam?
Tolerance: 0.05 nm.
| Course and speed | 253°T, 6.2 kn |
|---|---|
| First bearing | 40° on the starboard bow at 1755 |
| Second bearing | 80° on the starboard bow at 1809 |
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