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Skill 7 · Doubling the angle on the bowProblem 5005
Westfield church spire at 30° and then 60° on the starboard bow: how far off?
Steering 261°T at 10.4 kn, at 1635 you see Westfield church spire 30° on the starboard bow. At 1646 it is 60° on the starboard bow.
How far off the object are you at 1646? 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 | 261°T, 10.4 kn |
|---|---|
| First bearing | 30° on the starboard bow at 1635 |
| Second bearing | 60° on the starboard bow at 1646 |
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