USCG Exam PracticeCourse to steer to compensate for current
Which of the following correctly defines 'drift' as used in current sailing?
- A. The direction toward which the current is flowing
- B. The lateral displacement of the vessel from its intended track
- ✓ The speed of the currentCorrect
- D. The difference between course steered and course made good
Why C is correct
Drift is the speed of the current, expressed in knots. Set is the direction. Together they form the current vector used in the three-vector current triangle. (Bowditch Ch. 23 §2302)
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 23 §2302