Offshore with the Cape Horn Self-Steering Wind Vane

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  @harbourdogNL · 4 years ago (edited) · pinned

  Currently reading Alone Together...&quot;we&apos;re&quot; on the way back from Hawaii now, and a couple hundred miles off SF...enjoying every chapter.<br><br>Greetings from 47º 27&quot; 47&quot; N 52º 42&quot; 23&quot; W

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• KM

  @kman-mi7su · 4 years ago

  Christian, you are living the life man, I&apos;m enjoying watching every minute of it. Fair winds and smooth sailing friend.

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  @johnhover9835 · 4 years ago

  The Cape Horn is indeed an amazing, refined piece of equipment. My spouse and I sailed a 35-footer with one 13k miles from the US east coast to New Zealand with zero problems. Can&apos;t recommend them enough. So good to see an in-depth video. Takes me back!

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  @goodbyemr.anderson5065 · 4 years ago

  I love you man. You are a great story teller. And the discussion on &quot;who are we gonna be when we are old&quot; really helped me cope with my aging.

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• SP

  @sparkeyjones6261 · 4 years ago

  Awesome explanation of the Cape Horn system. Up until now, I assumed it was magic. Lol

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  @snakeplisken4278 · 4 years ago

  Always liked this one, but finally decided to go for the Hydrovane as it steers the boat independently as I am sure you know.

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• RI

  @richardmoore4194 · 4 years ago (edited)

  One of your country men famously said &quot;No sufficiently mature technology is indistinguishable from magic&quot; &nbsp;i enjoy your erudition very much sir.

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• CA

  @CapnFre · 1 year ago

  On my boat with tiller there are lines and gear in cockpit. Took a lot to get it working well but assistance by the designer has been super helpful.

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• BI

  @BikingVikingHH · 1 year ago (edited)

  Christian, you are a brilliant man for this explanation. They say “if you can’t explain something complex in a simple manner, you don’t really understand it”. Well this guy definitely understands the mechanism lol. His explanation was perfect; every word he used was accurate, including quite technical/esoteric terms. If he did this all stream of consciousness, and not several attempts and rehearsals to get the information right, it’s quite impressive. I could listen to you explain almost anything, it was fascinating… as if by magic or some sorcery, you transmitted your knowledge and understanding through time and space into my mind, and for that I thank you. 🤓

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• BU

  @bureaumarc · 4 years ago

  Thank you for all your great material...

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• TO

  @tommycheshire5508 · 4 years ago

  You are like a transfusion, you are keeping me alive. Thank you for all your efforts to keep me at sea.

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• KE

  @KernCowboy · 4 years ago (edited)

  I always get a big smile on my face when I see your upload notification!

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