Ok folks, found a solution for a simple wind direction indicator:
1) My Bimini made it difficult to see the old mast top indicator
2) Did not want to spend $1k +/- for a professional wind gauge w/new indicator and installation
3) Do not smoke and no one allowed smoking
4) Kiddos too old to blow bubbles
5) Admiral does not approve of flying a nylon stocking
6) Threw my old cassettes out years ago
7) Finger wetting made others nervous
8) My ears are not as sensitive as they used to be and are small besides
9) Flags, ribbons, yarn, string always seem to wrap around whatever they are tied to
Soooo; I noticed this small light weight wind indicator on another sailboat in our marina and asked the Captain about it...She (yes She) loved it, did not tangle, had it for a couple of years, no problems and very accurate...bought one and mounted it on an aft stansion so clearly visible; and oh, thank all of you for your kind suggestions! :
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