You can send your orders in 4 different modes, plus Auto mode. This one will select the mode considered best according to the conditions encountered. For example, “Waypoint” mode near a coastline or exclusion zone.
- Wind: the angle between the boat and the wind is constant between 2 orders. In VR, the padlock is closed. This is the preferred mode if you are offshore.
- Compass: the heading of the boat is constant between 2 orders. In VR, the padlock is open. This should be used if you are offshore in light variable winds.
- Mixed: if your boat is sailing upwind or downwind, the order will be sent using the Wind mode, otherwise, the Compass mode is used.
- Waypoints: the boat will sail from waypoint to waypoint using their coordinates. This is the preferred mode when close to shore.
Read also "How to read a line from the order editor" in this FAQ.