A pivot point is a point where the boat is forced to sail through.
They can be used in 2 different ways.
- To do what if scenarios. What would be the routing if I force to sail through this point? Do I loose much time? Is it safer?
For example, say it takes 5 days to sail towards our target. If the outing calculation finds a fastest route going through a couple of low wind areas and with a pivot point a route 5 minutes longer but with no "danger zones", I would rather sail the second route found with a pivot point. - To continue the routing after a waypoint in VR