Self steering aboard Winnibelle II on its Atlantic crossing from Douarnenez, France, to New York in 1933 was somewhat similar to a Braine gear, using twin jibs (Trinquettes jumelles) with their sheets connected to the rudder via an array of blocks and lines.
Self-steering on Winnibelle II's Atlantic voyage from Douarnenez, France to New York in 1933 was similar to a Braine gear, utilizing twin jibs (Trinquettes jumelles) connected to the rudder via a system of blocks and lines.