Volvo Ocean Race: Speed Thrills
MAY 05, 2006
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.020071
NPR : The world’s biggest and fastest sailboats competing through the globe-circling “Volvo Ocean Race” are 30 percent faster this year compared to earlier race competitors says NPR . The reason is an important change in the keel design, which is under the boat and keeps it from tipping over when there is wind in the sail. What’s new is that the keels can swivel from side to side. This allows for a greater stabilization of the boats as the crews let more wind into the sails. Further information about the research and development of the racing boats can be found at Volvo Ocean Race.
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