Salty stories
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boot Düsseldorf 2024 was a blast!
We never imagined this amount of positivity from participating in the boot Düsseldorf boat show. It was the first time Aries Vane Gear had a dedicated stand. And it has been years since we were present at the boat show. We felt the time was right to go back and let people know that the… Read more
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Thom D’Arcy: Singlehanded around the world in a 28-foot boat
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… Read more
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Irish Solo-sailing brothers choose Aries
After a nice weekend with our little family, it’s time to get back to work. Little Oak is already familiar with the workshop and is ever so curious to see all the beautiful things his dad makes. A while ago, we spoke to Peter Lawless Solo Non-stop Circumnavigation, the brother of upcoming Golden Globe Race sailor Pat Lawless –… Read more
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Meet Oak, our newest crewmember
In case you were wondering why things have been a bit quiet lately: meet Oak! Our newest and favourite crewmember! He was born on Sunday, January 10th and he’s a happy little chap with 10 toes, 10 fingers and a very joyful edition to our lives. We’ll try to keep up with incoming enquiries as… Read more
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Slats is back in the Netherlands!
Mark Slats is back in the Netherlands! A month after his finish in Les Sables-d’Olonne, he sailed back into the port of Scheveningen. Last Saturday, a huge crowd was cheering for him on the piers, waiting to see Slats after being away for eight months. It was nice to see him back safely, with his… Read more
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Susanne Huber-Curphey and her experience with ‘Miss Aries’
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… Read more
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Aries Windvane in the Golden Globe race
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.… Read more
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Thom D’Arcy finishes 4 year circumnavigation on a 28 foot boat
We’re very proud of Thom, who’s back in his home waters after a 4 year circumnavigation in his Vancouver 28, with an Aries as a crewmember! He sailed well over 37 thousand miles! Congratulations! Read more
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Meeting with Abhilash Tomy
Winter has finally set in and temperatures are dropping fast here in Amsterdam. Many boats are out of the water, ready for some love an care before they go back into the water again in spring. But work at Aries Vane Gear has not come to a standstill. For many sailors preparations for next season… Read more
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Mark Slats and Susie Goodall in the AZAB
The weather in the Netherlands has been great lately. We left the workshop for a while to experience the pleasures of sailing with an Aries ourselves. The Dutch isles in the Waddenzee are perfect for a little retreat! Now we are back in the workshop to make sure others can enjoy the Aries too. Mark… Read more