From: Chris Burns
Sent: August-06-07 9:31 AM
To: ‘Will Curry’
Subject: RE: Hydrovane

Will:

I’m the guy from Juneau, Alaska, who purchased a Hydrovane from you in June. I thought you might like to know how the unit has been performing during our first thousand miles. We’re currently in Newport, Oregon, with plans to continue on down to San Diego and across the Hawaii before year’s end. Believe me, the Hydrovane will be in use for most of the time. Below is a piece I wrote about the unit for our website and online blog.

Thanks, again, for your guidance and assistance.

Captain Chris Burns
s/v Wind Dancer

From our blog:

“A couple of equipment notes about the voyage so far. First and foremost, the best investment we made (albeit a late decision in the fitting-out process) was the Hydrovane wind vane self-steering system. This unit has performed flawlessly from the beginning, steering us hundreds of miles under sail.

For the first time in our sailing lives we’ve been able to concentrate on navigation and other aspects of running the boat without being locked to the helm. After a four-hour watch, we’re not completely beat as we would be steering by hand. Plus, the Hydrovane — or “Hydie” as she’s been dubbed is much better at keeping a downwind course that we are.

Even in rough seas and 30 knots of breeze, Hydie kept the sails full and drawing all the time, something we couldn’t have done ourselves. We are both amazed and delighted.”

~

From: Chris Burns
Sent: August-09-07 11:30 AM
To: ‘Will Curry’
Subject: RE: Hydrovane

Will:

You certainly may add our comments to your website. We are so jazzed about the Hydrovane we hope others will make the same decision we did. Almost every day other cruisers come by to look at it and ask questions.

Fair winds,

Chris

http://www.sailblogs.com/member/winddancer

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