How Do I Leave Wind Vane Mode; How Do I Dodge An Obstacle In Wind Vane Mode - Raymarine ST7002 Operating Manual

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation
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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