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Michael Kazek
Benicia, CA, USA
Bareboat Charter Master Level V
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Breton Plotter Example
Posted 2018, Apr 22 04:28
On the Breton Plotter example, shouldn't we take into account the annual decrease in variation for the year we are in when calculating our magnetic bearing?
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Carlos Bazan
Santiago, Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
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Reply 2018, Jul 24 21:22
If we consider that our current date is in 2018 we should also consider the annual increase / decrease. You are right.
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