The discussion revolves around the physics of sailboat dynamics, specifically addressing the phenomenon of a sailboat "rounding up" into the wind during high winds while heeled over. Participants explore the implications of sail configuration, forces acting on the boat, and the effectiveness of the rudder in these conditions.
Participants express multiple competing views regarding the factors influencing the rounding up behavior of the sailboat. There is no consensus on the adequacy of the proposed diagrams or the specific contributions of various forces and configurations.
Participants highlight limitations in the discussion, including the need for more detailed analysis of forces acting on the boat, the effects of heeling, and the specific configurations of sails and keels. The complexity of these interactions remains unresolved.
How so? The boat will round up. That's what you want, if you want to stop sailing.sophiecentaur said:The situation as described poses a problem under really bad conditions as it implies that you need to heave to and can't run before a storm.
Well, this is what I was afeared of. See post 19. ... and post 1. You guys are expanding the scope beyond answerability.sophiecentaur said:I don't think the Physics approach will help too much here. After all, even with a lot of computing power and know how, there's still a need for physical testing on cutting edge hydro and aero dynamics designs. So - no shame in a practical approach here.
I have heard. though, that when conditions are really bad (no personal experience) it may be better to run. But (bad metaphor, perhaps) it's a rock or a hard place.DaveC426913 said:How so? The boat will round up. That's what you want, if you want to stop sailing.