Two wind indicators? Why?
Some of my fellow sailors use two wind indicators strapped round the mast. This is because - as I found out when I tried it - using the Laser style mast-mounted ones only work on reaches and beats. On a run (when you really need it) the mast-mounted indicators get blanketed by the mainsail and just go round in circles randomly. So one solution is to buy two indicators and strap them pointing out either side of the mast so at least one of them is working downwind. For some reason that solution annoys me. To try another way that might work, I got a burgee and looked at where I could put it on my Solo. I wanted it to be in line-of-sight, so not at the top of the mast - that works (of course) but staring at the top of the mast for too long on a run on a windy day is likely to result in a swim. I came to the conclusion it needed to float somewhere above the foredeck, a little bit back from the bow. That way I can see it easily and it is not affected by the mainsail. My latest favourite mate...
