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3 Point Fix

A three point fix is used to fix your position using a compass and chart.

Determine 3 visible landmarks that you can also find on the chart.

Take bearings of each landmark using a handheld compass.

Adjust these bearings from magnetic to true.

Draw the bearings of each landmark onto the chart.

The position where the lines intersect is your position.