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Wind, RACING parameters
If 'Wind setup' is set to 'RACING' in the Installation/Dockside
menu (see page 92), more settings are available as 'Wind'
parameters:
• WIND Apparent
• WIND True
• WIND Auto
Default: WIND Auto
'WIND Apparent' is selected when you only want to steer to
apparent wind. Apparent wind steering is preferred when you
want to achieve maximum boat speed. The autopilot will try to
maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust
from a given trim of the sails.
'WIND True' is selected when you only want to steer to true
wind. When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle
may change temporarily due to wind gusts. It may then be
preferred to sail to the true wind.
VMG Optimizing
'VMG' will be displayed in the upper left corner under the mode
index when the VMG optimizing feature is active (page 36).
Range: Enabled/Disabled
Default: Disabled
Layline Steering
Layline steering is useful when navigating. It will use the Cross
Track Error (XTE) from the navigator to keep the boat on the
track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 nm, the
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The VMG (to wind) parameter can only be enabled
or disabled when 'Wind setup' is set to 'RACING'.
It is disabled in the 'NORMAL' sub-mode.
When enabled, the VMG optimizing will be active
for 5 – 10 minutes after a new wind angle has been
set. It will only be activated when beating.
'Layline steering' can only be enabled or disabled
when 'Wind setup' is set to 'RACING'. It is
enabled in the 'NORMAL' sub-mode. .
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