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Thom D’Arcy: Singlehanded around the world in a 28-foot boat

Apr 14, 2021

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Back in 2014, I was preparing my Vancouver 28 for some singlehanded offshore sailing and after a lot of research into different self-steering systems, and on the recommendation of many experienced sailors. I decided to try and find an Aries Vane Gear. As luck would have it I came across a second hand Danish built…

Susanne Huber-Curphey and her experience with ‘Miss Aries’

Sep 3, 2020

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MKB Watersport

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I can give ARIES my best approval, in strength and quality and durability under any possible wind or sea condition. She will steer your boat better than you can do it yourself. By now I’ve clocked over 200.000 miles, most of them single-handed and steered by ARIES. My faithful ARIES self steering gear is called…

Aries Windvane in the Golden Globe race

Sep 3, 2020

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Riemer Witteveen

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2018 was an exciting year for Aries Vane Gear. It was the year of the Return of the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Yacht Race. Retro, Solo, Non Stop, around the world. Two entrants, Mark Slats and Mark Sinclair were steered by an Aries wind vane. Slats finished second without any issues with his gear.…

Category: Aries in the spotlight

Thom D’Arcy: Singlehanded around the world in a 28-foot boat

Susanne Huber-Curphey and her experience with ‘Miss Aries’

Aries Windvane in the Golden Globe race