[C320-list] Polar Charts

[Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)]

Thanks Orlando

Maybe a little more explanation is in order:

I'm looking VMG targets for optimum upwind and downwind sailing. Here's
an example for a Farr40:
http://www.farr40.org/boatinfo/farr40vpp.pdf

I understand if you supply US Sailing $250 and your boat/sail
measurements they can put a 'performance package' together that includes
similar charts, but I gotta think with over a 1,000 hulls out there
someone should have this info already.
Mike

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Michael,

You are correct....

cuba libre 2
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Regards,
OD

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----- Original Message -----
From: C320-List-bounces
Sent: 06/01/2006 06:53 PM
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In everything I've read (see NorthU Trim, 6th Edition page 197 for
example) polars are based on TRUE wind.

Let me re-phrase the original question: Does anyone have a table that
shows for a given wind speed, what is the true and apparent wind angles
for optimum downwind and upwind VMG? (No, the polar does not contain
this information) Mike Seychelle, #141 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 9:45 PM
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I agree only apparent wind makes sense.

CRA
Rosebus #882


----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:21 PM
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No way guys, it's got be true wind speed. Btw, I was taught to use
apparent upwind and true downwind Mike Seychelle, #141

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Pierre
Salzmann
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 8:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Polar Charts


On Jun 1, 2006, at 4:14 PM, Larry Barr wrote:

> Using the polar chart is the wind speed in knots referring to true or 
> apparent wind?

Apparent -- like almost anything i sailing

JP Salzmann
OM
C320 #880




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