Apparent wind (off the bow)

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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