Wind vane mode

When the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode, it uses the wind angle as the primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.

Wind vane mode

Note

  • Wind Vane mode is only available when the Vessel hull type is set to Race Sail or Sail Cruiser, when using the Set-up Wizard.

  • If you change the vessel type after completing the Dockside calibration process (using the Dockside wizard), all commissioning settings will be reset to default settings, and you will need to complete the Dockside calibration process again.

  1. Initial wind direction

  2. Wind shift

  3. New wind direction

  4. Relative wind angle

  5. Vessel turns to maintain the same relative wind angle

You can only select Wind Vane mode if your autopilot is receiving suitable wind data.

True wind angleApparent wind angleAutopilots can maintain a course relative to either an Apparent or True wind angle. The default setting is Apparent wind. If required, you can change this to True wind from the Wind Type menu.