In the current correction vector triangle, which relationship is correct?

✓ Course steered + current vector = course made goodCorrect
B. Course made good + current vector = course steered
C. Set + drift = course steered over ground
D. Current vector + course made good = set and drift

Why A is correct

Bowditch Ch. 24 §2402 states the vector triangle as: course steered plus drift vector equals course made good. Options B, C, and D invert or misstate this relationship.

Cited:Bowditch Ch. 24 §2402

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