50 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s ManualM AIN PAGES > C OMPASS PAGEUsing the Course Pointer or BearingPointerThe Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer workindependently of each other. One indicates thedirection to your destination, and the other indicatesyour relationship to a course line leading to thedestination.If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straightup, for example, you are going directly to yourdestination. If it points any direction other than up,turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointingup and then continue in that direction. The BearingPointer always points to the destination, regardless ofthe direction you are moving.The Bearing Pointer always indicates the directionto your destination from your current location.The Course Pointer points in the direction of yourdestination, and you drift away from the line of travelfrom your original location to your destination, theCourse Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontaldotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (rightor left) according to the scale shown at the edge of thecompass ring. Move to the right or left to get back oncourse. This is most efficient if you are navigating onwater or where no major obstacles are in your path.It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of thecourse such as shoals or submerged rocks.
