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The reason for this is quite simple: There is no such thing as the best sail shape - there are countless different "best" shapes, depending on the wind, waves, boat type & size, even weather & air temperature.
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www.wb-sails.fi/news/98_11_PerfectShape/Main.htm
www.wb-sails.fi/news/98_11_PerfectShape/Main.htm
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The headsail enjoys a beneficial lift from the mainsail behind it - after all, it is sailing in the "safe leeward position". To prevent flow separation on the leeward side, we want a round, full entry. For best performance in light airs, boats need to sail low and fast, at large apparent ... Due to their triangular shape,
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www.wb-sails.fi/news/99_1_AeroShape/Aero.htm
www.wb-sails.fi/news/99_1_AeroShape/Aero.htm
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Before leaving the dock, you should determine the amount of sail needed. If high winds are expected, it is best to reef or decrease sail area at the dock than forced to reef while underway. The mainsail usually has between one and three reefing points ... However, both of theses lines will also change the sail's shape.
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www.sailingusa.info/points_of_sail.htm
www.sailingusa.info/points_of_sail.htm
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There is no comparison to a Furlboom sail and in mast sail. And Furlboom has the best sail shape in the in-boom industry. ... | SHAPE | FEEDER | FURLING | DRIVE BOX | CLAW | HOISTING | COVER | UNDER SAIL | DECK LAYOUT | FEATURES |
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www.furlboom.com/undersail.htm
www.furlboom.com/undersail.htm
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Learn techniques for getting the best sail shape in this free video on sailing tips and instruction.Expert: Russ AnsleyBio: Russ Ansley began his sailing car... ... Learn techniques for getting the best sail shape in this free video on sailing tips and instruction. Expert: Russ Ansley; Bio: Russ Ansley began his sailing...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ7tmosvPTI
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Theory of Sail Shape article on Tacktician. ... The sail, or sails, on a sailing yacht produce lift in a similar manner (albeit that the lift pulls the boat horizontally rather than vertically) and have similar controls to adjust the shape of the sail.
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www.tacktician.com/article/theory_of_sail_shape
www.tacktician.com/article/theory_of_sail_shape
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Best wishes for happy sailing, Uncle Al (W3854); ... ... In essence, all you need to do is try not to screw up the intended shape more than necessary. How do you get and maintain the optimum shape in your sails? Mostly you will do this by adjusting - in very simple ... Other basics regarding sail shape and function:
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www.wayfarer-international.org/WIT/race.related/SailSha...
www.wayfarer-international.org/WIT/race.related/SailShape.Trim.Care.Tuning/Als.Upwind.Tuning.Basics/upwind.sail.tuning.html
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adjustment is by tightening a lock nut either below the winch unit inside the mast or at the masthead. this is best left to a rigger. ... Forestay tension controls the sail shape and allows the foil to rotate easily with minimum resistance, tight backstay and shrouds controls the forestay tension.
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www.shoresails.co.uk/problems_to_do_with_the_rig_effe.h...
www.shoresails.co.uk/problems_to_do_with_the_rig_effe.htm
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One of the most important tenants of sail design is to attempt to incorporate proper twist into the sail shape. This will “lay the foundation” of the design and enables us to match the various wind ... We have been experimenting with various new sail-making designs and techniques for the best part of 20 years!
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www.wedekindsail.com/s5.htm
www.wedekindsail.com/s5.htm
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