Your Best Sailing Crewmember At Sea!

Choose the South Atlantic S 500 for unparalleled reliability, adaptability, and true wind-powered steering. It's the ultimate solution for challenging steering setups and extended ocean voyages.

The South Atlantic S 600

provides not only flawless self-steering but also a vital emergency rudder function, giving you peace of mind on long passages.

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

While electronic pilots often struggle or fail in heavy seas and high-moisture environments, a South Atlantic system thrives.

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.

Customer Stories

Don't just take our word for it... Read stories from our customers

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

South Atlantic Wind Vanes: Your First Mate

Precision Mechanical Steering for Serious Offshore Sailors.

For the long-distance navigator, a reliable self-steering system isn’t just a luxury—it is a vital necessity. South Atlantic wind vanes are meticulously engineered to deliver unwavering performance and absolute peace of mind, allowing you to focus on the horizon while we handle the helm.

The Bottom Line: At South Atlantic, we don’t just manufacture equipment; we build your most reliable crew member. One that never sleeps, consumes no power, and never loses focus.

Ready for your next passage? Explore our diverse range of models and discover the South Atlantic Wind Vane that will empower your next offshore adventure.