Wind direction is given in 8 compass points for forecasts and 16 for observations and is the direction the wind is coming from. True or False?[spacer height=”10px”]
Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”]
Thanks to last week’s winner, Lawrence Delargy, for his correct answer to the question: “What is the red line on this compass called and what is its purpose?” The red line on the compass is called the lubber line and it indicates the magnetic direction of the ship’s head. It must be oriented exactly parallel to the center line of the ship.
