Ready, get set, drift!

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Boaters should learn how to manually calculate set and drift because electronic navigations systems can sometimes give imprecise information, and the Coast Guard includes set and drift questions on its licensing exams. A six-step calculation process is presented.

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Running with the tides

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A guideline on how boat pilots can use the 'Tide Table' for calculating either high or low tides is presented. In these calculations, factors such as height of tide, reference stations and time and height differences are considered.

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The current plot thickens

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Step-by-step instructions are presented for using information about the speed and direction of a current to compute a course to steer a boat. Tips on using a maneuvering board are included.

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