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The wing twist is an active control
In Response To: Yes, the sail handling in AC went downhill ever since they got rid of the clipper ships ()
I can't seem to edit my post, so will have to post new. I found out the wing twist is an active control along with camber and trim. In other words, functionally equivalent controls to soft sail mainsheet, traveller and outhaul/halyard.
Mark
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- Wow! That was close (NOT)
- Smooth for the KIWI boat
- It's amazing to me, how many of the elements of America's Cup racing are completely ABSENT from this series...
- My father-in-law, who is not a sailor, was watching
- Yes, the sail handling in AC went downhill ever since they got rid of the clipper ships
- There have been more lead changes in the first four races than in the last three contests combined. Yup, that is boring.
- This article neatly describes the sail handling and crew coordination
- IF New Zealand wins, will they return the AC to more conventional monohulls (or even cats)?
- I was against them but have changed my mind.
- It's amazing to me, how many of the elements of America's Cup racing are completely ABSENT from this series...
- Smooth for the KIWI boat