I think most polars assume a kite will be used downwind.
[email protected] -----Original Message----- From: David Knecht via CnC-List <[email protected]> To: CnC CnC discussion list <[email protected]> Cc: David Knecht <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, Jun 30, 2018 7:48 am Subject: Stus-List downwind polars The polars for my boat predict an optimal downwind speed at an angle around 145° true. Does anyone know what assumptions are made in this prediction about spinnakers and whisker poles? I race non-spinnaker and often on windward-leeward courses so we are often dead downwind and the whisker pole makes a huge difference going downwind wing on wing. I am wondering if the polars take this into account. Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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