Operating hints for wind vane mode

Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm.

Reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late.

In Wind Vane mode the autopilot will react to long-term wind shifts, but will not correct for short-term changes such as gusts.

In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few degrees further off the wind so that changes in wind direction can be tolerated.