"Charles T. Low" wrote in message
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It's possible I need another coffee, but I think the two answers from Joe
and RichG are actually incorrect. I'll try not to screw this up, but
here's
what I think I know.

Nope, I think we're saying the same thing (you and I).
If the boat tracks to port, you turn the tab counter-clockwise (looking from
above) to compensate.
Turning counter-clockwise turns the tab towards port.