You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 30°? D035DG

Correct Answer: Option C — 470 yards

Advance is defined as the distance a vessel moves in the direction of its original course during a turn. Based on the maneuvering data provided in illustration D035DG, the distance traveled along the original track line at the point where the vessel has turned 30 degrees is 470 yards.