Hydrovane Windvane Self-Steering Introduction and Operation

This video serves as an introduction as well as an operational tutorial for a Hydrovane windvane self-steering unit that is installed on a Contessa 38. A broad overview is then followed by how to install the vane itself, and then the rudder. Setting the vane angle to wind is covered in detail as is setting the gearing to provide more or less "rudder" for varying wind and wave conditions. An overview of how the device works is also covered. Finally, the Hydrovane is used while sailing and the viewer can watch it in action on points of sail from a dead run through broad reach to close hauled. Tacking is also discussed. You can support me and my channel with Respect the Risk T-shirts, hats and hoodies available at link below! It’s an attitude, a philosophy, a way of life, a way of climbing. It will ring true to anyone with the "Adventure Attitude!" https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/... You can also support me and my channel through Patreon here   / respect_the_risk   Or you can support me and my channel here as well https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Respe... If you would like to read the account of my full transit of the North Pacific Coast from Victoria, BC to Cabo San Lucas in 2011 to 2014 you can find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B081LT646V/r... As a precursor to the above trip, I circumnavigated Vancouver Island. If you would like to read an account of this trip which was in September and October of 2010, you can find it at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Y7NTVQB/r...