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Using the bezel
(2) The course toward the side mark from the windward mark (starboard reach) is in
the direction of the green “
▲
” mark located in the lower left side. Therefore, sail
in this direction so that the yacht reaches the side mark even when the mark is
hard to find because of bad weather.
(3) In the same manner as (2), sail in the direction indicated by the red “
▲
” mark in
order to sail on the course from the side marking to the leeward mark (port reach).
(4) For sailing from the right side marking to the left, sail the yacht in the direction of
the white “
▲
” mark.
Note
: The above-mentioned method is effective only when θ is set at 45°. If the θ is
60° and the side mark projects sidewards, read the numbers above the green
and red markings, otherwise the right course cannot be found. In case θ is 30°
and the side mark is inside, read the numbers under the red and green
▲
markings.