3D Virtual World Series : demonstrating the program Coastal Navigation
Number 1 : Day Views - supports Forward,Starboard,Stern and Port and shows Navigational Aids.

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Compass Heading is in degrees True.
Boat Speed is in Knots. (0 to 20).
Boat distance Log records in Nautical Miles.
Your 3D World is a square area of 10 nautical miles in Moreton Bay Australia between Redcliffe and Moreton Island.
Explore this world by accelerating the Boat and Steering her using the Port and Starboard Controls. Change how you see the World by switching to the Port, Stern, Starboard or Forward view of the world.
Real World distance and times are the norm and if travelling at 5knots it will take 1 hour to travel 5 nautical miles.
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Screen Capture Coastal Navigation includes
Demonstrations and Tests for :
Effects of Wind and Tide on the Boat.
Course Made Good.
Speed Over the Ground.
Converting Magnetic Degrees to True Degrees.
Converting True Degrees to Magnetic Degrees.
Variation and Deviation.
Supports:
Forward,Starboard,Stern & Port Boat Views.
Speed and Direction of the Boat.

Screen Shot from Coastal Navigation - Practical Navigator
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