Direction

Question 1

Which direction does the earth rotate?

Answer 1

East

Question 2

Bearing

Answer 2

The direction of one object from another.

Question 3

Course

Answer 3

Direction the vessel should be steered in

Question 4

Heading

Answer 4

Direction the vessel is actually heading in

Question 5

Track Angle

Answer 5

Direction the vessel is actually moving over the earth. Wind and tide mean this isn’t the same as the heading.
‘angle’ often omitted (e.g. Track)

Question 6

Water Track

Answer 6

direction the vessel is moving through the water.

Also sometimes called Wake Course