You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 60°? D035DG

Correct Answer: Option A — 665 yards

Advance is the distance a vessel travels in the direction of its original course from the time the rudder is put over until the heading has changed by the desired amount. Based on the provided maneuvering data in illustration D035DG, the calculated advance for a 60-degree turn is 665 yards.