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Chartwork - Allowing for the leeway (wind) and set of current on ship's course and speed

Chartwork - Allowing for the leeway (wind) and set of current on ship's course and speed This video explains how a vessel's course and speed made good are calculated by allowing for the effect of wind (leeway) and current (set and drift).
Other videos on the topic of chartwork that the viewers are advised to watch include:

Information on paper charts:
DR and fix position, effects of wind and current, set and drift:
Running Fix (Transferring position lines):
Tidal diamonds:
Finding the course to steer to counteract tidal currents:
Basic terms, terminology, and symbols:

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