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<Using the rotating bezel to determine Wind Direction>
Before a race, determine the direction of the
•
wind from the direction and position of the
windward mark. Line up the number
representing the wind direction (in degrees)
on the bezel with the triangle “
” mark at
12 o’clock.
Ex : northeasterly wind 45°.
The course bearing from the windward mark
•
to the Wing mark (starboard reach) is read
off the bezel, in degrees, at the green triangle
“
” on the bottom left side of the dial.
The course bearing from the Wing mark to
•
the leeward mark (port reach is read off the
bezel, in degrees, at the red “
” on the
bottom right.
ST
ARBO
ARD
REA
CH
WIND
W
ARD LEG
R
UNNING
POR
T
REA
CH
θ
Wind
Windward mark
Site mark
Start line
Leeward mark
When sailing from the windward mark to the leeward mark, the small, triangle “
•
”
at the 6 o’clock position on the dial becomes the reference point for determining
course bearings.
Note : The above example is only valid for times when the
θ
angle is 45°. At 60°,
use the values lying above the red and green triangles; at 30°, use the
values lying below the two triangles.
Using the rotating bezel to determine the favored position on the start line.
