Recorded March 2021 for the World Cruising Club as part of the ARC Preparation Series.

How about a crew member who spends endless hours on the wheel, doesn’t eat or sleep, and never complains?

A self steering windvane will steer your sailboat for short distances or across oceans with absolutely no power consumption.  Having an emergency rudder is another consideration, and should be high on every offshore sailor’s list; second only to keeping the boat afloat, is keeping her pointed in the right direction.

Will and Sarah Curry provide an overview of the different windvane systems, how they work, and what they can do for you.  Get a sense of what offshore sailing is really like with video, stories, and other tips too.