Hi Ron,
I did consider that hull shape (or rudder) might provide the lift
required to counteract leeway, but was surprised the speaker didn't talk
about it. Good promoters don't leave questions unanswered.
The Formula wing sail is very cool! Can't wait to see what my
sailmaker will char
arding their strange mast? How do you
reduce sail or put the rig away? Hmmm.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
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From: "Ron Casciato"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:15:11 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Flying lead keel + New
Wing sail
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From: "Ron Casciato"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:15:11 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Flying lead keel + New Wing sail for monohulls ala AC72.
Gary :
If I saw the video correctly, from the force images, etc., the surfa
Gary:
If I saw the video correctly, from the force images, etc., the surface areas
of the hull at speed are only about a quarter of the whole hull and on the
rear quarter where he has a big rudder on each side. If the surface area of
the hull approximates a much smaller hull shape, like a din
