Hey.
I just have a quick question from an engineering standpoint. I understand from experience and some reading I've done that leeward heel upwind creates weather helm, while windward heel creates lee helm. I can't seem to get my mind wrapped around exactly why.
In order for the weather helm to be created, I understand that the center of effort of the sail or underwater area must shift, but I don't understand how they shift with the heel angle. It seems more likely to me that the center of effort of the sail is the one that's shifting but that's just a premonition. Can anyone set me straight on what exactly is happening in the physics of this?
I did search the forums a bit before posting this but didn't see a technical explanation.
Thanks!
I just have a quick question from an engineering standpoint. I understand from experience and some reading I've done that leeward heel upwind creates weather helm, while windward heel creates lee helm. I can't seem to get my mind wrapped around exactly why.
In order for the weather helm to be created, I understand that the center of effort of the sail or underwater area must shift, but I don't understand how they shift with the heel angle. It seems more likely to me that the center of effort of the sail is the one that's shifting but that's just a premonition. Can anyone set me straight on what exactly is happening in the physics of this?
I did search the forums a bit before posting this but didn't see a technical explanation.
Thanks!