CUSTOMER REVIEWS

"The attached image was taken while we were at anchor in Bodkin Creek, off Chesapeake Bay. The other boats we were traveling with were amazed how our "dancing" virtually stopped as soon as we had deployed the FinDelta."

H.C., S/V Overdraught, Bavaria 42C

"I have attached a picture of your FinDelta #2 at work. You can tell by the break wall being awash, that the wind was really blowing. In winds up to 40 knots, my Nonsuch 33 held anchor. Last year, I broke loose with winds of 30 knots at this exact location, Cobourg Harbour, Lake Ontario, Canada.

Your sail held my bow to the wind and gave me a restful night’s sleep. Thanks for the sail. You have been the talk of many an anchorage."

R.C., S/V Yumsuch

"After I had purchased my FinDelta from you, I was pleasantly surprised that it was everything you promised. I immediately related my confidence in your product to my friend, who also purchased one shortly thereafter. Our sailboats used to swing through arcs of 180 degrees at anchor, and placed extraordinary stress on the ground tackle in any kind of blow.

With your FinDelta I swung through no more than a 60 degree arc (i.e. 30 degrees each side) in 70 knots of wind during a squall. In winds of 25 knots or less, the boat rides dead downwind. We can finally leave our boat and go to shore with the confidence that it will be there when we come back and won't be "kiting" into another boat in our crowded northeast anchorages like Block Island where the photo was taken.

Thanks for a summer at ease."

B.T., S/V Orion and M.P.,  S/V MJS4

“Like most sailing yachts Chinook, our Oyster 56, is lighter at the bow with most of her bulk towards the stern which is fine and dandy while sailing but inherently unstable at anchor. She swings on her anchor like the tail of a happy puppy. This yacht likes a lot of room."

Our first stop after leaving the winter berth in Ayvalik on the southwest coast of Turkey was Sivrice Bay some 30 nm north. With a brisk wind forecasted, we anticipated ample opportunity for a full blown FinDelta sail trial.

Had chicken pasta on board that evening and much later a contented sleep was interrupted: A slight change in the gentle rocking motion had me sitting up, climbing up and checking outside to assess the conditions in the bay. The wind had strengthened; building from the south and the FinDelta sail was working its magic keeping us firmly pointed into the wind, preventing seesawing and the anchor was holding firm. We were well under control and I slipped back under the sheets to continue my slumber... “

B.L., S/V Chinook

"Anchor down in 33 feet of water in Harpswell Sound;
riding sail set, sitting pretty. Thanks…the riding sail worked well. It did yeoman duty!"

S.B., S/V Javelin

"Here are pictures showing how your FinDelta riding sail works in the real world. We are anchored in a narrow cove near Cap de Creus, Catalonia, Spain in 25 knots of wind. The boat in front of us is horsing around, just as we would have done before we got our FinDelta. As you can see, now our 2008 Beneteau 43 Oceanis stays facing into the wind. Hint: For best results, in strong winds, you should tighten the lines hard."

D.F., S/V Hibernia

“A couple of years ago we bought a brand new Hunter 41. At anchor, in 10 knots of wind this boat starts swinging from starboard to port big time. And when the wind increases it is very uncomfortable and unsafe.
 
Let me tell you that we have tested your FinDelta many times during our trip to the Bahamas last winter. For example I did some tests in 20 knots of wind and I can tell you that our FinDelta has reduced the swing by more than 60% (100 degrees to 40°). Because Hunter rigging does not use a backstay I have developed a way to install the FinDelta in less then 1 minute. Wow!!!. I have included with this note a picture of how it looks on our boat. As you can see it does a great job.
 
Thanks again for this excellent product.”

S/V Grand Style

"WOW - Love your riding sail.

Received your FinDelta riding sail, and brought it aboard for a 3-day fall cruise on the Chesapeake.  The first night out weather reports changed significantly, with predictions of 25 kt winds, gusting as high as 38 kts from the East. We spent two hours in the dark before getting our anchor to hold in a spot with protection from the East, but the wind soon clocked to the SE and we were fully exposed.

My Hunter 36 normally sails wildly at anchor, and this summer in a violent thunderstorm the 52 knot winds swung/heeled me so violently I dragged across my anchorage nearly into shallow water.  I have since doubled my chain to 50 feet, and now added your riding sail. In the conditions I described above from this past weekend I also put out 100 feed of nylon rode.

I must say, the boat rode splendidly, almost never varying more than 30 degrees either side of center, even in the strongest gusts.  I'm a believer.  As we hunkered down during the storm overnight I actually got some sleep, thanks to the FinDelta. Easy to rig, and rock solid on my B&R rig.  These should come standard on sailboats.  I do not regret one penny of the cost after our first experience."

T.F.  S/V Intrepid

"FinDelta works great! No need to say more. The Boat name is Excalibur III - as in roman numeral 3. It is a Bavaria 36 Cruiser 2005. The pictures were taken outside the Oriental Marina in Oriental NC facing north to the bridge. The sail did a good job in setting the anchor over night. I had to power the boat to break the hold on the anchor."

P.I., S/V Excalibur III

"A quick note to let you know that the FinDelta worked great on our Pearson 27.  Attached is a picture of our boat and another boat in the same anchorage, both using the FinDelta.  This was in Pelican Bay off of Cayo Costa in Charlotte Harbor, FL.

Our boat's name is Kismet.  We were on a three week cruise in that area and are now back home in Indiana for the Holidays.  We plan to go back mid January and head down to the Keys and be there on and off until the Spring.  My wife also is a FinDelta believer and doesn't understand why it doesn't also calm the waves!"

M.H., S/V Kismet