Akron Sail and Power Squadron Sail Class

 Chapter 10 
"Sail Shape"

The Objective of this chapter is to define airflow around the sail, and use these concepts to optimize sail shape.

Concepts such as sail chord, draft, and sail twist, are introduced.  You learn sail control and trim using telltales and apparent wind indicator.


Where to find answers to the Homework Questions:

1 - paragraph 3
2 - paragraph 6, 7
3 - paragraph 5
4 - paragraph 6, 7
5 - paragraph 7
6 - paragraph 10
7 - paragraph 12
8 - paragraph 11
9 - paragraph 13
10 - paragraph 13
11 - paragraph 15
12 - paragraph 20