Submitted by edweirdmuybridge t3_yf5ncg in Futurology
LLCoolDave82 t1_iu2km62 wrote
Reply to comment by starfyredragon in World’s 1st bulker powered by wind sails into Port of Newcastle by edweirdmuybridge
America's cup (F1 for sailboat racing) switched to solid sails 10 years ago or so. It's basically a wing.
starfyredragon t1_iu2yfs1 wrote
Oh, interesting, I'll have to look that up
LLCoolDave82 t1_iu5648w wrote
These boats are based on older AC designs. The newest class the sail is more flexible.
starfyredragon t1_iu5ugi0 wrote
Interesting... so the ideal is in between hard and soft?
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