Sailboat Turning Forces Posters

The Sand to Salt Sailboat Turning Forces Posters Parts 1-2

These posters form part of our rudderless series and contain the essential theory needed in order to progress towards sailing without a rudder.

Before taking the rudder off, it's essential that you understand how different forces affect how the boat turns - These posters explain how the sails and boat heel (or balance) can be used to turn the boat without touching the tiller.

This essential advanced sailing knowledge is also needed when trying to reduce drag and improve boat speed - less rudder = Less drag and more speed!

About the Turning Forces Posters:

• 2 x Full colour Sailboat Turning Forces Posters
• Part 1 explains how to use the mainsail and jib to turn the boat
• Part 2 explains how changing the balance of a boat affects turning
• Explains Centre of Effort (CE) and Centre of Lateral Resistance (CLR)
• Details how to use changes of CE and CLR affect turning
• Illustrates how to put theory into practise and turn the boat without a rudder.

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