Apparent wind (off the bow) | Previous Top Next

definition: A wind vector with a speed referenced to the vessel and a direction referenced to the bow of the vessel
figure apparent wind off the bow (no scale drawing)
legend:
A = Ships ground course
B = Apparent wind direction off the bow (clockwise)
C = ship's heading
D = True wind direction
0-1 = Ships ground speed
2-0 = Apparent wind speed
3-0 = True wind speed