NorthStar 6000i, Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

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Reference section 3 — Navigating to Waypoints
Steering to a waypoint Reference Manual Revision D
SCREEN
is similar, but from an “overhead”
perspective view that also shows nearby
waypoints. Press
STEER
a second time to
switch between the screens.
The 2D steering screen
The
2D STEERING
screen uses a traditional
two-dimensional display that shows your
cross-track distance — how far your vessel
is from your intended track line (the center
line of the display). The vessel symbol on
the display rotates as your vessel turns,
showing whether you are moving closer to
the line or further from the line.
Ideally, you’ll keep the vessel symbol close
to the track line and parallel to it.
The scale of the cross-track display is
shown in the lower corners of the screen.
To adjust the cross-track scale, see
Choosing the cross-track scale, on page 159.
Note that the heading correction display
on the 2D screen (showing “Come 30°
Right,” below) indicates the heading
change needed to sail parallel to the
desired track line. This is the correction
to make after you are on the line.
The direction in which your vessel symbol
is pointing tells you the direction you’re
actually travelling (your COG). The direc-
tion may not be the same as your heading,
if any current or wind is present.
When the 6000i sequences to a new leg
of a route, your vessel symbol will imme-
diately show your COG relative to the
2D Steer screen — approaching the trac k line