Advanced Navigator Functions

The Downwind Plot screen (Figure 5-20) calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing downwind and displays:

Velocity Made Good relative to True Wind Angle – click Vmg to view, then select the True Wind Speed range to plot by clicking on the Tws (kts) up/down arrows or by entering numbers directly.

Boat Speed relative to True Wind Speed – click Bsp to view.

True Wind Angle relative to True Wind Speed – click Twa to view.

Figure 5-20. Downwind Plot Screen

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Raymarine Marine GPS System manual Downwind Plot Screen