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Tacking & Gybing in Wind mode
Tacking & Gybing 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 and a tack
confirmation window will appear on the display.
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the ‘Tack/Gybe Time’ parameter in the Setup/
Sailing menu. The tack/gybe time is also related to the speed of the boat to prevent excessive
loss of speed during a tack.
To tack or gybe in wind mode press both 1° course keys on the Pilot controller together.
When you enter a command to tack or gybe a pop-up will appear on the display asking you
to confirm the action.
Pressing ‘Enter’ on the display, or ‘Auto’ on the Pilot controller, will activate the tack/gybe
function and the boat will start turning to the new wind angle.
¼ Note: To cancel the tack/gybe request, press the ‘STBY’ key on the Pilot controller or select
cancel using the display. If neither Tack/Gybe or Cancel is selected the tack/gybe pop up will
close after 10 seconds and the requested tack/gybe will not be initiated.
¼ Note: The autopilot will temporarily add a 5 degree bear-away on the new tack to allow the
boat to pick up speed. After a short period the wind angle will return to the set angle.
NoDrift mode
¼ Note: NoDrift mode is not available if the system has been set up for Sail in
the Installation Menu.
In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track from present
position to infinity in a direction set by the user. If the vessel is drifting away
from the original course line due to current and/or wind, the vessel will
follow the line with a crab angle.
Press the ‘Mode’ key until the NoDrift mode symbol is visible in the mode field on the display.
The autopilot will now use the position information to calculate the cross track distance, and
automatically steer along the calculated track.
¼ Note: It is not possible to select NoDrift if position or heading
information is missing.
The autopilot will keep the boat on that course until a new mode
is selected.
Wind Current