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Well I broke down and bought one. Any tips on using it.
Posted : June 7, 2013 6:32 am
which one did you get? I use the red Coffey bridal fly.
Especially in shifty conditions I find it helps me keep the right angles and sail trim.
Posted : June 7, 2013 7:45 am
While looking for a picture I found the original US Patent for that vane, thought it was interesting.
Posted : June 7, 2013 7:48 am
It is essential. Keep it perpendicular to hull going downwind & jibe when it heads you away from mark (or point you're heading for) Pete
Posted : June 7, 2013 9:29 am
it's in your site line...it's realtime, you don't have to look up at the top of the mast. hate to sail without one...lost the red flag, made more...lost the rubber cap/retainer and used wire nut...lost ssrod, made another. that and teltales.
Posted : June 7, 2013 4:17 pm
2 pieces of yarn or cassette tape work just as well
Posted : June 10, 2013 2:06 am