a simple method for tiller self steering

[Adelie]

There are a whole bunch of ways to rig sheet to tiller self-steering. Lee Woas wrote a book with most of them.

[astokel]

Having tried most methods, I would say it depends on the vessel, the direction of the wind and the sea. The only thing that works for me is an Autohelm.

[Foolish]

There is a free book on singlehanding that you can download here: https://www.sfbaysss.org/main/resources/ It discusses a way to use a bungee cord or surgical tubing to steer. This method was recently used to cross the Pacific when the autopilot failed early in a voyage. The accompanying video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY1qx3PfUS0

Have fun.