From: SV Delphinius
Sent: April-24-08 7:40 PM
To: will@hydrovane.com
Subject: two photos

Will

While I always thought the Hydrovane was for relief in bigger weather, there was this one day about 5 miles off Point Loma when we were bedevilled by 3-7 knot winds, light and variable in direction.  As is wont to happen on those days, wind direction changes of 60-70 degrees. Our heavy boat is hard to get going, and once going, slows quickly if you get off your trim.

After a few hours of frustratingly slow progress, we said “let’s play with the Hydrovane”.

To our disgust, “Heidi” helms in fluky light winds like a champ, following every shift with unerring accuracy.  So, we let her.  I vacationed back in the dinghy enjoying the beautiful weather while my boat partner Kimi wondered if I wanted lemon in my tea or not…

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” (and pulls out the Hydrovane) – William Arthur Ward

Kimi and Terri

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