From: Mario van den Broeck
Sent: 14 July 2024
To: Brooklyn Foster
Subject: Re: RE: Hydrovane Unit Order | Mario van den Broeck

Dear all

I am currently on my first singlehanded  trip crossing the English channel from Zierikzee, Holland to Lowesoft, UK and back.

What a delightful experience to sail with the Hydrovane .

I had winds from 10 to 22 knots out of all directions.  Typical in our waters . I can say I was impressed of the performance.  It steers MIVIDA, a Jeanneau SO 36i, from close reaching to downwind. It demands me to set my sail trim correctly which is a huge plus I think.  It will make me a better sailor in the end .

And he is a nice dude.  He never talks back always agrees with me and looks even great on my boat.

When I arrive at my destinations people look at me like ‘there is a proper sailor’. Even though I don’t now what I am doing half the time. These long trips are new for me

But hey, at least I am not alone anymore on my future adventures.

In two weeks my wife comes aboard for a couple of months . I am sure she is going to like PAUL as well.

Met vriendelijke groeten,

Mario van den Broeck