Recent Blogs
Leg-of-mutton Sail Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Uses, and Aerodynamic Force Diagram
How a leg-of-mutton sail works — geometry, driving force, rigging tradeoffs, and a worked example for sizing a small-craft mainsail by wind speed.
Sloop Yawl Explained: How the Two Rigs Work, Key Parts, Lead Balance and Real-World Uses
Sloop and yawl rigs explained — sail plan geometry, balance, helm trim, and how naval architects size them for cruising and offshore sailing.
Sloop Rig Mechanism Explained: How a Bermuda Sloop Works, Parts, Slot Effect & Tuning
Sloop rig explained — how the single-mast fore-and-aft sail plan works, why sailors choose it, with worked example sizing for a 9 m cruising yacht.
Jib Topsail Sloop Mechanism Explained: Rig Parts, How It Works, Diagram, and Drive-Force Formula
Jib topsail sloop rig explained — how the flying jib above the topmast adds drive in light air, sizing math, trim limits, and real yacht...