How Do I Leave Wind Vane Mode; How Do I Dodge An Obstacle In Wind Vane Mode - Raymarine ST6002 Operating Manual

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation
• if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind
3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat's heading to
maintain the locked wind angle.

How do I leave Wind Vane mode?

You can leave Wind Vane mode by:
• pressing auto to return to Auto mode.
• pressing standby to return to manual control.
How do I adjust the locked wind angle
You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the -1 , +1 , -10 and +10 buttons to
change course. For example, to bear away by 10° when the boat is on a starboard
tack:
• press -10 to turn the boat 10° to port – the locked wind angle and locked
heading will both change by 10°.
• the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the
new wind angle.
Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent
Note:
wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor adjustments to the wind an-
gle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect
Wind Vane mode.

How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?

In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can make a
dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons ( -1 , +1 , -10 or +10 ) to
select the desired course change.
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by
making an equal course change in the opposite direction.
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