A sailboat moving in the direction shown is tacking to windward against a north wind. The log registers a hull speed of
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:55 am
A sailboat moving in the direction shown is tacking to windward against a north wind. The log registers a hull speed of 5.9 knots. A "telltale" (light string tied to the rigging) indicates that the direction of the apparent wind is 34° from the centerline of the boat. What is the true wind velocity Vw? 5.9 knots 450
Answer: Vw = knots
Answer: Vw = knots