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Skill 7 · Doubling the angle on the bowProblem 12001
Westfield church spire at 35° and then 70° on the starboard bow: how far off?
Steering 266°T at 10.8 kn, at 1425 you see Westfield church spire 35° on the starboard bow. At 1430 it is 70° on the starboard bow.
How far off the object are you at 1430? 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 | 266°T, 10.8 kn |
|---|---|
| First bearing | 35° on the starboard bow at 1425 |
| Second bearing | 70° on the starboard bow at 1430 |
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