How to Determine What Tack Another Sailboat is on.

This works for me in the real world not just the virtual world. It may or may not for you. I look at the other sailboat and in my mind, I tele-transport myself onto their boat. When on their boat, it is easy to determine which tack they are on because of the heading and wind direction. Then back on my boat, I can then make a decision about who gives way. I'm sure some will call me weird - just means it does not work for them (so many naysayers). In doing this I can determine within a few seconds what tack they are on. Give it a try next time you are out on the real water or in VR. Take the FREE online NauticEd Navigation Rules Course at www.nauticed.org/sailing-cour...