Testimonials
The testimonials below are not intended to make grand claims. They simply offer a small glimpse into how these principles perform in the hands of sailors who have trusted our windvanes on passages around the world.
Izabel Pimentel
In December 2012, she set off from the city of Paraty, Brazil, aboard the 34-foot aluminium-hulled sailboat "Don." The planned route of this adventure included going around the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn before returning to Brazil. Pimentel, however, ended up capsizing her boat in the Pacific Ocean. As a result, she was forced to change her route to go to Easter Island to assess the damage to the boat's structure, thus interrupting her goal of becoming the first Brazilian sailor to complete a solo, nonstop round-the-world trip. However, in 2014, by completing the circumnavigation, Pimentel became the first Brazilian and South American woman to undertake such a challenge with stopovers. She still uses her South Atlantic S 440 on "Don".
Richard on Endless Summer
"Even on my heavy 25-ton cutter, the performance was flawless. It handled the displacement with ease."
Linda & James from Blue Moon
The South Atlantic has been our most reliable crew member since 2019. It never complains and never sleeps.
Giovanni e Maria del Sole
È sublime sentire la barca che naviga da sola in perfetto equilibrio grazie al South Atlantic
Marina y Jorge
Instalamos el South Atlantic en el Libélula para el cruce del Atlántico y no nos falló ni un solo minuto
Emilio
Llevamos unas 12,000 millas con el South Atlantic en el Poseidón y solo hemos tenido que cambiar los cabos de la caña, una vez.
Joshua from Maverick
We had a total rudder failure, and the South Atlantic's auxiliary capability allowed us to steer to the nearest port.
Hans und Helga von der Nordstern
„Unser South Atlantic war bei unserer Atlantiküberquerung wie ein zusätzliches Crewmitglied – 75 % der Zeit hat er klaglos und präzise gesteuert."
Monika und Bernd von der Südstern
„Unsere erste Reaktion war: Wie konnten wir nur so lange ohne einen South Atlantic leben? Die Lernkurve war minimal, und schon nach kurzer Zeit steuerte er zuverlässig."
Megan and Scott from Meridian
"The South Atlantic has given us the confidence to take on longer passages with just the two of us. It steered us through the doldrums and the trade winds alike. It's an incredibly versatile piece of gear. When you've sailed in high latitudes like we have, you need equipment that simply doesn't break. The South Atlantic is exactly that."
Kees van s/y Zonnestraal
„Ik vind het geweldig dat het geen stroom verbruikt! Daardoor kunnen we onze vriezer en Starlink blijven gebruiken zonder de accu's te belasten tijdens lange oversteken."
Paulo e Ana
Temos o South Atlantic desde 2017 e ele continua sendo o nosso melhor e mais fiel tripulante.
Jacques du Nomade
C'est un équipement vital; sa conception robuste pardonne les erreurs et affronte les éléments.
Jean-Pierre du Mistral
« Même dans les conditions extrêmes du Grand Sud, le South Atlantic est resté d'une fiabilité exemplaire. »
Paola e Marco
«Navigare con vento di forza 6–7 e vedere il South Atlantic mantenere la rotta con precisione è semplicemente meraviglioso.»
Johan van Rocinante
„Onze South Atlantic, die we 'De Heer' noemen, bracht ons onder zware omstandigheden veilig naar de haven."
Philippe sur L'Aventure
« Je suis extrêmement heureux d'avoir choisi le South Atlantic pour la sécurité de mon bateau. »
Dieter vom Albatros
„Ohne den South Atlantic hätten wir heute kein Schiff mehr. Nach dem Verlust unseres Hauptruders hat er uns über 1.500 Seemeilen sicher in den Hafen gesteuert."
Pekka ja Tiina, s/y Aalto
„South Atlantic on kuin väsymätön perämies. Nukuimme rauhallisesti useiden myrskyjen läpi, kun se piti veneen täydellisessä tasapainossa tuulen ja aaltojen kanssa."
Sailing Yacht Bengt
The experienced couple spent several years sailing short-handed around the world aboard their sailboat Bengt, equipped with a flawless South Atlantic S 600
Veleiro Soneca
Widely known as Tio Spinelli, is a highly respected Brazilian ocean sailor, instructor, and author of ocean-crossing expeditions.
Izabel Pimentel
Pimentel became the first Brazilian and South American woman to undertake such a challenge with stopovers. She still uses her South Atlantic S 440
Adam Waugh
Adam Waugh crossed the finish line of the inaugural Mini Globe Race in Antigua on 9 April, more than 28,000 nautical miles after setting off on the adventure of a lifetime in his 19‑foot Class Globe 5.80 yacht Little Wren.
South Atlantic: making dreams possible since 1987.
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