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close_hauled_headings_deg

Function close_hauled_headings_deg 

Source
pub fn close_hauled_headings_deg(
    true_wind_direction_deg: f64,
    beat_angle_deg: f64,
) -> (f64, f64)
Expand description

The two close-hauled headings for a given wind, degrees true.

Returned as (starboard_tack, port_tack). On starboard tack the wind comes over the starboard side, which puts the heading to the left of the wind’s own direction.