Abstract
A mathematical model has been developed to predict the distribution of lift over the rig of a yacht which gives the maximum forward speed. The model includes the effects of heel, wind gradient, and the presence of a gap between the foot of the sail and the deck. The aerodynamic performance of the rig is predicted using a simple numerical implementation of lifting line theory whilst the hydrodynamics of the hull are predicted from experiment data.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 91-108 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects |
| Volume | 134 |
| Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Keywords
- yachts
- sail
- aerodynamic performance
- yacht rig