[quote=bradinjax][quote=Dogboy]
Also, don't get too hung up on pointing angle. Upwind performance is all about VMG, not just angle. If you're pointing 3 degrees lower than other boats, but going 25% faster, you'll still have better VMG.
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+1 for dogboy and +1 for mn
I have given a lot of monohull sailors their first rides on a catamaran and most of them struggled with the concept of VMG (Velocity Made Good). Some never get it and continue their monohull habit of pinching upwind like crazy while everyone passes them to leeward.
Here is a basic explanation of VMG:
[url]http://lagoon-inside.com/2012/01/faster-thanks-to-the-vmg-concept/[/url]
And an advanced one with lots of math:
[url]http://hobiesailors.com/what-is-vmg---sm.pdf[/url]
Once you understand VMG and can execute it well in a variety of conditions.....then go buy new sails and enjoy the 3-5 degrees higher you can point and maintain the same VMG.
Brad
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