Course Made Good

What is Course Made Good?

In nautical navigation, Course Made Good (CMG) is the actual path a vessel travels over ground, factoring in wind, current, and steering adjustments. It’s the true track—not what you planned on the chart, but what you really sailed.

It reflects the reality of life on the water:
⛵ Adapting to changing conditions.
🧭 Adjusting when the wind shifts.
⚓ Learning from every leg of the journey.

CMG is about progress, not perfection—a record of how you got there, not just where you aimed to go.