tied a bit wool to the shrouds. This not only shows the wind direction more precisely than the electronic gizmo, it also provides a lot more information too: If it is drooping, there is no wind. If it is parallel to the boat, there is good wind. If it is whipping and cracking, there is a LOT of wind. If it is wet, it is raining. If it has blown away, it might be time to heave-to.
