Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob P
Something I was taught when I was an apprentice at sea; with Noah, just in case anyone asks  :
CADET
Compass (bearing) to True (bearing) ADd East
Therefore if the Magnetic variation is 11.3°E
C AD E T
180° 11.3°E 191.3°
or
C AD E T
168.7° 11.3°E 180°
so if you want to point your mount due south, your magnetic compass should read 168.7°
Hope this helps and I haven't added to the confusion |
Rob,
The one and only clear and practical post on this matter.
From another mariner, who cannot figure why landsmen can make such a problem out of this!
John