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The Finn under the water - Finn drag balance sailing upwind in 18 knot of true wind and rather a nasty chop. The largest source of drag is the waves generated by the hull moving through the water (28%, in green). The hull and crew air drag is the smallest
A look at the Finn under the water
Photo : Mikko Brummer/WB-Sails
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