You are on course 185, and you take a relative bearing of 75. What is the bearing to the light?

To determine the bearing to the light when you are on a course of 185 degrees and take a relative bearing of 75 degrees, you first need to understand how relative bearings work. A relative bearing is measured in degrees from your current heading. Since you are heading on a course of 185 degrees and you measure a relative bearing of 75 degrees, you add this relative bearing to your current heading to find the true bearing to the light.

So you calculate it as follows:

1. Start with your current heading: 185 degrees.
2. Add the relative bearing: 185 + 75 = 260 degrees.

This calculation shows that the light is located at a true bearing of 260 degrees from your current position. Understanding this concept is essential for navigation, as it helps you determine the direction of other objects relative to your course.