The Helm Buddy take to the sea
- Posted by Rob Chicken
- on May, 14, 2017
- in Sailing, Sailing Story, Self Steering, Steersman story
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We recently installed a Helm Buddy on a 21ft Snapdragon, which is moored on the Isle of Wight. Once the installation was completed, we took her out for a test sail out in the sea. We also took some pictures of the installation and a video of the test sail. Here they all are, edited […]
Read MoreNew Product in the Steersman range
- Posted by Rob Chicken
- on Feb, 23, 2017
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We have just added the Helm Buddy II to our range of self steering products. This model is for smaller yachts which have jib-sheet winches, and with a small cockpit. The Helm Buddy II can have the jib-sheet winches mounted on the steering platforms. Here’s a link to the page on our website Helm Buddy […]
Read MoreSteersman appears Blog
- Posted by Rob Chicken
- on Dec, 28, 2016
- in Sailing, Sailing Story, Self Steering
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The Steersman is featured the ‘The Armchair Sailor’ blog. Here’s the link: The Steersman, Self Steering Gear for Yachts – Guest Post by Rob Chicken
Read MoreTwitter conversation
- Posted by Rob Chicken
- on Dec, 09, 2016
- in Sailing, Sailing Story, Self Steering, Steersman story
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A recent conversation I had on Twitter Conrad: Thanks for the follow Rob! Why does the Steersman trump an autopilot? Steersman: Because it doesn’t drain the batteries. It uses the wind pressure in the foresail to steer the boat. Conrad: How much control have you got over it? Or is it the kind of system […]
Read MoreOld video – sailing on the Solent
- Posted by TomC
- on Aug, 02, 2016
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Yachting Life Features The Steersman
- Posted by TomC
- on Jan, 14, 2016
- in Sailing, Self Steering
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The Scottish yachting magazine ‘Yachting Life’ this month featured The Steersman. Here’s the article Click Here for the full ‘Yachting Life Article’
Read MoreHaven Academy video
- Posted by TomC
- on Apr, 19, 2015
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Here’s a bit of background to The Steersman created as part of the award for innovation I received from The Haven Academy.
Read MoreA day sail on the Solent
- Posted by TomC
- on Mar, 12, 2015
- in Sailing, Self Steering
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Bolina Magazine features The Steersman
- Posted by TomC
- on Oct, 29, 2014
- in Sailing, Self Steering
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For Italian readers, this is a great article which describes the Steersman in detail. Bolina Magazine features The Steersman And for more practical yachting news and reviews in Italian check out Bolina Magazine http://www.bolina.it/
Read MorePractical Boat Owner tests The Steersman
- Posted by TomC
- on Oct, 28, 2014
- in Sailing, Self Steering
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Practical Boat Owner Magazine tests The Steersman Find out what the experts think about the Steersman. An unbiased view from Dave Harding – Practical Boat Owner Columnist, and very experienced sailor. Read the full article here
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