On Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:44:09 -0400
Greg Troxel <
gdt@...> wrote:
> As a nit, my memory from reading the glossary at the back of Bowditch
> is that heading is the direction the vessel is pointing and course is
> the direction it is moving. For cars these are pretty close unless
> you are driving really hard...
I stand corrected. It's been a while since I've sailed close hauled in
a strong wind, and seen the difference up close. Thank you.
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