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New Outright Sailing Speed Record: 59.23 (subj. to ratif.)
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windward1



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:59 am    Post subject: Sail Rocket's Canted Rig Reply with quote

The Sail Rocket Rig is canted for a reason. It has to pull exactly opposite of the foil that is under the water on the fuselage side to achieve a freebody equilibrium cancelling out any over turning moment. If the rig was at any higher an angle, over she goes.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Record increased to 59.38 !!!!
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