Tag: Servo Pendulum

• DAWN Update Sunday July 3

  Sunday July 3 N 7 16.729 W 130 59.9471925 NM from Ensenada and 1100 NM to Nuku-Hiva Hello Friends and Family, Forgive the absence, it is not for lack of desire to be in touch but the demands of the boat. I have had the most difficult portion of the voyage so far, the convergence…

  SVDawn

  July 3, 2022

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  Auto Pilot, Convergence Zone, Ensenada, High Winds, ITCZ, Mechanical Steering, Nautical Miles, Nuku-Hiva, Position, Reefing, Sail Trim, Sailing Challenges, Sea State, Self Steering Gear, Servo Pendulum, Solar Panels, Solar Power, Squalls, Thunderstorms, Weather Forecasts, Wind Direction

• DAWN Update Friday July 1

  Friday July 1 I am currently well and truly into the convergence zone. This is an unpredictable and mercurial environment, weather forecast called for light and variable. What I have is complete overcast, and bumper to bumper squall formations. Some of the squalls have heavy rain and high winds, I had 37 KN in one…

  SVDawn

  July 1, 2022

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  Air Vane, Auto Pilot, Boat Rudder, Boat Steering, Convergence Zone, Heavy Rain, High Winds, Mechanical Systems, Overcast, Sail Reefing, Sea State, Self Steering Gear, Servo Pendulum, Squall Formations, Voyaging Equipment, Wind Direction, Wind Power