Dear Sheila, welcome to the group and congratulations on becoming a Vega
owner. Where are you, and where is your boat? We bought Beowulf (V2977)
about four years ago in the UK, and last year sailed her to the
Mediterranean. We are not very experienced, and last year we were
considerably less experienced. The Vega sails MUCH better than we do. You
have a very seaworthy boat. If you don't yet have one, I would advise
getting a wind vane. Ours is a Monitor, which is strong and utterly
reliable, but heavy and expensive. I hear that the Navik is good for the
Vega. The great advantage is you can sail hands free so to speak, without
using battery. We use it for even short passages like an hour or so, it is
so easy to operate. For single handed sailing it is almost essential. Best
wishes. Tom
Tom Fenton
SV Beowulf, V2977
+44 7740 928369
