Sailing Theory and PracticeScientific analysis of the aerodynamic, hydrodynamic, and other design factors which define a yacht's behavior. |
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International Racing Classes 23 | 15 |
Aerodynamic Resistance of the Sail | 77 |
Center of Effort | 194 |
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angle of heel angle of incidence apparent wind aspect ratio ballast Boat speed boat's boom boundary layer camber catamaran cent centerboard chord close-hauled Course sailed crew cross-wind force curve dinghy displacement drag angle driving force effect efficiency fairlead force coefficient force Fs foresail form drag friction resistance ft./sec genoa greater headsail heeling force helmsman hull hydrodynamic hydrodynamic resistance hydrofoil increase keel knots leech leeward side leeway length light winds luff mainsail mainsheet mast maximum motion Photo polar diagram position pressure racing reach reduced rigging rudder sail area sailing to windward shape sheets shown in Fig shows side force skin friction speed/length ratio spinnaker stability strong winds surface tack true wind turbulent V₁ values velocity waterline wave weather helm weight wind direction wind speed wind strength yacht yacht sailing