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Guys,

I had the discussion how one could avoid driving doglegs with a GPS.

A dogleg is the course that occurs when you "aim" for your target
waypoint while wind or current pushes you from the side ... If you
follow bearing to target you would arch around the target and finally
meet it but it would NOT be a straght line..

Question is:

What does one have to do to get to the target on a staright line? Lets
assume we dont make lots of intermediate waypoints.

My 276C has CDI (cross track thing or whatever) havent been able to
test it but wonder if thats the solution?

Matt

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Not sure what kind of GPS you are using, but I assume it is a chart plotter.
Most I am familiar with will draw a line (track) from your position to your
destination or waypoint. If you are drifting due to current or wind, your
position cursor should show that you are moving off the line, even though
your bow is still heading toward the waypoint. At least that's how the
Raymarine and Furuno systems I have used work.

Eisboch