ardupilot sailboat sails around saildrone

I took my sailboat out to Alameda to check out the big Saildrone Surveyor.

Full video is here.

Details on the boat here

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This is very cool and just amazing to watch it navigate, tacking/jibing as needed. Excellent job!

One comment that you mentioned: As a former sailboat racer, can confirm that the boat will do much better overall if the sail is relaxed once a certain heel angle is reached. Past a certain angle while trying to hold a straight line, rudder drag increases dramatically and looses effectiveness. The downside on a small hull like this in these conditions is the sheet system is going to get quite a workout! Regardless, nice build and video! Thanks for posting!

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