WIND mode
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Note: WIND mode is only available if the system has been set
up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
This mode is not available for NAC-1 and AC70 autopilot
computers. It is not possible to active WIND mode if wind
information is missing.
When wind mode is engaged, the autopilot captures the current
wind angle as steering reference, and adjusts the heading of the
boat to maintain this wind angle.
Switch to WIND mode by selecting it in the Autopilot controller.
Warning: In wind mode the autopilot steers to the
apparent or true wind angle and not to a compass
heading. Any wind shift could result in the vessel
steering on an undesired course.
Tacking in WIND mode
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Note: The tack function in WIND mode is only available when
the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot
Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 or AC70
autopilot computers.
Tacking in Wind mode can be performed when sailing with
apparent or true wind as the reference. In either case the true wind
angle must be less than 90 degrees.
The tacking/gybing operation will mirror the set wind angle on the
opposite tack.
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Note: Tacking should be tried out in calm sea conditions with
light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide
range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the
performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.
The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time
defined in the sailing parameter setup. The tack time is also
controlled by the speed of the boat to prevent loss of speed during
a tack.
You can initiate the tack function from WIND mode.
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