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4 Sailing with the Monitor

4.4.5 Hard to Weather

Most yachts can be made to self-steer when hard on the wind without using the vane gear. Consequently, the vane will have little problem keeping the yacht on course. Because the movement is towards the wind, the velocity of the wind working the airvane sensor increases by the speed of the boat. The vane’s signals will be true and strong. To guarantee the best performance, DON’T KEEP UP TOO MUCH SAIL area and DON’T SHEET IN the sails too hard. Over canvassing and over sheeting will only heel the boat unnecessarily inducing weather helm which may become difficult for the vane to control in a gust.

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