Your Best Sailing Crewmember At Sea!

It is easy to use, no electricity required. Allows you to step away from the wheel

The South Atlantic S 600

The S 600, is both a sailboat windvane self steering and an emergency rudder Emergency Rudder and Self steering windvane both in one!

We Sponsor Class Globe 580

South Atlantic WindVanes is offering a special package and discounted price to all Globe 5.80 sailors for their Servo pendulum wind vane self-steering system. The S 301 is known for its ease of use and neat design. Don McIntyre, who has been a heavy user of various self-steering gears for 45 years and was also the Australian distributor for Aires for over a decade, endorses the product.

South Atlantic Self-steering Wind Vane

For more than 35 years, we’ve one goal: "To Improve Your Life Onboard".
The South Atlantic self-steering wind vanes, are specifically built to withstand gale-forces conditions. The S 600 offers both self-steering capabilities and an emergency rudder function.

Globe 580

Custom built for the Class Globe 580

S 301

LOA up to 9 m / 30 ft up to 3.000 kg

S 440

LOA up to 12 m / 40 ft up to 10.000 kg

S 470

LOA up to 18 m / 60 ft up to 20.000 kg

S 500

LOA up to 12.6 m / 42 ft up to 10.000 kg

S 600

LOA up to 18 m / 60 ft up to 20.000 kg

Fixed mast Steps

Strong and Light weight Mast Steps

South Tender

Designed for servicing your yacht, providing support.

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Customer Stories

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First Brazilian Solo Sailor

Izabel has over 90,000 miles solo and last year made three Atlantic crossings by herself with her South Atlantic S 440

SV Magha

Many Years sailing with a South Atlantic S 600. At present sailing FP

Don McIntyre Class Globe 580

We Sponsor the Globe 580 Class

Sailing boat Bengt

Around the world South Atlantic S 600

Tao Boat

Sail From Italy to Brazil

Veleiro Soneca

Brazil/South Africa 3 times Many miles with the S 440

The South Atlantic Self Steering Company

A self-steering wind vane is a device used on sailboats to maintain a chosen course or point of sail without constant human action. It is designed to harness the power of the wind to steer the boat, allowing sailors to take a break or attend to other tasks while the boat stays on course.
The South Atlantic self-steering wind vanes, are specifically built to withstand gale-force conditions. It offers both self-steering capabilities and an emergency rudder ready to go.
The operation of a self-steering wind vane typically involves setting the boat on the desired course and adjusting the wind vane to face the wind direction. The wind vane will then respond to changes in wind direction, automatically adjusting the boat's heading to maintain the desired course.
Using a self-steering wind vane can enhance the sailing experience by providing a reliable and efficient means of maintaining course without constant manual intervention. It allows sailors to enjoy their journey while the wind vane takes care of steering the boat.
The South Atlantic Self Steering company is specializes in manufacturing mechanical self-steering wind vanes for offshore sailboats. Our S 600 wind vane also serve as emergency rudders and steering systems.
South Atlantic also produce Servo Pendulum Windvane Self Steering for Yachts: Our company hand-builds each self steering servo pendulum windvane using high-quality materials to ensure reliable self-steering for many years. Its wind vane are an innovative version of the servo-pendulum self-steering system designed for sailing boats steered by tiller or wheel.
South Atlantic WindVanes offers A wide variety of models and features to suit the needs of sailors. Each South Atlantic Wind Vane has its own unique design and functionality. It's important to research and compare the specifications of each model to determine which one would be the best fit for your sailing requirements.