Heading Hold
Take the helm with confidence, BlueNav takes care of the heading
Staying on course in changing conditions can be tiring and difficult. Our Heading Hold feature ensures effortless navigation by automatically keeping your boat on course, compensating for wind, waves and currents. Enjoy optimized maneuverability, reduce the pilot’s load and concentrate fully on the pleasure of sailing. Experience increased stability and comfort while you travel, whatever the conditions.
Highly Intuitive Technology
The Heading Hold feature was designed to be simple and accessible to everyone. With only two steps, your boat will stay on course with great accuracy.
1. One-click activation: Once your boat is in the right direction, click the “HOLD” button to activate heading hold.
2. Degree-accurate: You can adjust the heading angle directly on the screen.
The benefits of Heading Hold
Our Heading Hold feature provides more serene and controlled navigation:
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Safety: Stay in control in all conditions with a stable and reliable trajectory.
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Simplicity: Reduce the steering load with intuitive assistance that automatically adjusts the route.
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Precision: Instantly compensate for the effects of wind, waves and currents for always optimal navigation.
Optimize your navigation
When steering manually, it is not uncommon to deviate from the ideal trajectory, whether through inattention, fatigue or due to directional instability of the boat. These deviations can significantly increase the distance traveled and lead to higher fuel consumption.
Additionally, rudder corrections increase drag, reducing sailing efficiency. Thanks to an autopilot, your boat follows an optimized route, reducing consumption and maximizing performance.
Focus on tranquility and precision
Maintaining a constant heading gives you a better understanding of other vessels and potential obstacles. A fixed heading simplifies collision risk assessment: if a vessel maintains the same relative position to yours, it’s a sign that a maneuver is required quickly. A fluctuating trajectory, on the other hand, complicates this analysis and makes your intentions less predictable for other sea users.
In low visibility, the Heading Hold feature prevents disorientation that can occur with manual piloting, saving you the hassle of constantly staring at the compass or navigation screens. You can navigate more calmly, with better control of your environment and a lighter mental load.
