Moving it forward rounds the bottom and powers up the sail. Even though it only affects ... We can’t go wrong with the “break even” method for the fore/aft lead because, top to bottom ...

Last week, we talked about different larger sailing vessels that were common in the 17th, and 18th. and 19th centuries and how they were used. While much of the same terminology is used to ...

Let’s take a look at each axis of lead positioning and its effect on the sail. Fore and aft: Optimizing the longitudinal jib-lead position Fore and aft movement of the lead position primarily ...

Most of the exhibit material was compiled by the National Ocean Sailing Assn., the organization that runs the race, said association commodore Jane Benson. The exhibit includes the 48 trophies ...

This type of sailing ship had two masts, with the aft one acting as the main mast having three square-rigged sails and a fore and aft sail to improve maneuverability. Brigs also had up to three ...