A Review of Thistle Sail Aerodynamics

Stubner provides a comprehensive technical review of Thistle sail aerodynamics, examining the properties of Dacron sail cloth and how sail design affects performance. The article covers topics including sail panel construction, jib airfoil design, and optimization strategies for different wind and sea conditions.

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• sail design
• aerodynamics
• sail cloth
• jib shape
• performance