Winter Wednesdays
Understanding Performance Factors in Yacht Design
Part II -
The "In the Air" Part
Presented by Kame Richards - Pineapple Sails
How physical structures limit sail configuration: a brief history
- Low stress sail plans: Polynesian, Egyptian
- High stress sail plans: Conventional sloops, America’s Cup Class
- Two examples of a “Square Rigger”
What do you want your boat to do?
Aspect ratio / center of effort
Mast design
End plates
Sail shape
Sail size
Rating rules (impact on sail development)
Sailboards/Kiteboards
The difference between living in theory and practice
- Convenience
- “weight aloft”
- What boat manufacturers think they can sell
Again, what do you want your boat to do?
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