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That's what Gene should hear. A WSD should be fun and may give you more info. 
In Response To: Besides a crook in the neck, also not staring at the sun which is often up there. ()
But everyone will vary on that. Some sail their boats just like dinghys(mine is not much more complicated), the wind direction and speed is what you glean from experience of what you see and feel. That's true wind, apparent, and if it's growing downwind(I always assume it is!)
But from a safety standpoint, I have to see the waves and wind, the edges of sails and how they are reacting to the gyrations of the boat in the waves.
I live in fear of crash jibes so I want to be able to place the sail angles at what is safe for the conditions, especially at night. The idea that the only thing between me and a crash jibe at night is 4" dial in my lap, is terrifying! 
Messages In This Thread
- Does a wind direction indicator tell you any more than a windex?
- Of the gizmos I've owned, that seemed like the least valuable.
- Alone, probably not (beyond not having to look up constantly; BUT
- Windex? Windex? Oh- you mean a "destination finder"
- True wind display is a reality check
- Another take
- I like my instruments
- Besides a crook in the neck, also not staring at the sun which is often up there.
- That's what Gene should hear. A WSD should be fun and may give you more info.
- That's what Gene should hear. A WSD should be fun and may give you more info.
- For the real natural navigators and sailors -- heirs to the skills of old
- Of the gizmos I've owned, that seemed like the least valuable.
