Translations for „rhumb“ in the Portuguese » English Dictionary

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rhumb line

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English

The headwinds rule out the rhumb line option and the other variables take on a new meaning.

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We had to go back to basics, sticking to the rhumb line, hoping that we wouldn't fall into any wind holes.

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These charts showed coastline with rhumb lines connecting ports.

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In particular, the straight lines emanating from the compass roses are not rhumb lines so that they do not give a true bearing.

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Some boats opted to sail the angles while others sailed the rhumb line which put them at a small advantage.

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These formul give rhumb distances on the sphere which may differ greatly from true distances whose determination requires more sophisticated calculations.

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The three fastest yachts have chosen to head north of the rhumb line.

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Those to the south close to rhumb line have sailed less distance, but have also encountered lighter winds than those to the north and south.

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He stressed that the rhumb line distance is an acceptable approximation for true great circle distance for courses of short or moderate distance, particularly at lower latitudes.

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The last known position is 120 miles from the rhumb line.

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