WIND VANE self-steering - how we use ours when sailing

A tutorial on how we set up our wind vane self-steering, servo-pendulum system to our tiller, and how it works. Sailing with this system ensures we don't put strain on our batteries and is our hardest working crew member. Our learn to sail series, sailing for beginners, is available in our channel, check it out.
Check out our earlier release covering the various wind vane systems:
• Wind Vane self steerin...
Our sail trim scenarios video can be found here:
• Learn to Sail - Basic ...
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[@ratandmonkey2982]

I'm always impressed by the quality of your animations.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

always good to hear from you, thanks so much

[@sevenseas360]

Great job explaining the mechanics in a simple way with easy to follow examples keep up the good work

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing feedback, thanks so much

[@sakuradag4978]

Thanks.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@adamrogozinski2577]

Very professional . Thanks

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for your great feedback and positive contribution to the channel

[@gregg6282]

Good explanation and great graphics

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

so good to hear, thanks for your motivating feedback

[@HDXBear]

Excellent content / Thank you

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@davecaissy3664]

well done ! keep developping your excellent videos

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

will do, thanks so much for your positive feedback

[@noopy24]

I love your channel !!!!!!!! 😊

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

love your comments !!!!!!

[@craignewcombe1178]

Great channel. What about sheet to tiller steering ?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

yes!!! great idea... working on some electrics, maybe after

[@adrianlemcke7277]

You produce excellent instructional videos that are easy to follow and understand with only minimal knowledge. What software do you use to produce the models and animations?
Thanks Adrian
Canberra.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi Adrian, thanks so much... I use Blender3D... there are also some tutorials on our channel we just released to get folks started, check them out. Thanks for the comments, much appreciated

[@bcsbrown1]

This is an amazing explanation! Really nice work! Are there any differences or concerns when using it to go downwind instead of upwind?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for your awesome comments... upwind is certainly easier. As you sail downwind, your apparent wind decreases so in low winds it can be a bit tricky. This requires good sail trim/wing-on-wing sailing.