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SYRF Begins Work on H-0 Project
Newport, RI — Fairness in yacht racing is affected by the choice of scoring method applied in a race. For sophisticated methods using a VPP-based determination of the boat’s performance coupled to a model of the wind behavior then the boat’s score will reflect its relative ability to sail the model course efficiently. However, the…
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SYRF’s recent Downwind Aero Moments and Forces project was featured in the most recent issue of Sailing World. For more on how to apply SYRF’s research to your downwind spinnaker trim, read JB Braun’s article here.
Read MoreIt’s Finally Here — Boat Performance Database launches!
The world’s first public Boat Performance Database has officially launched! The database will serve as a valuable repository of on-the-water sailing log data for handicappers and sailors. For handicappers, the database will provide a means of validating the predicted performance of sailing yachts under each rating rule. For sailors, the innovative Wind Venue Reports…
Read MoreSYRF Publishes Results from Downwind Aero Project 2, Approves Funding for New Research Studies
Downwind Aero researcher JB Braun available for a conference call on Wednesday, Dec 7th, Phase 1 of new Pcubed study approved to evaluate panel vs. RANS codes, 14 Meter hull design made available for research, and performance tracking data projects described in presentation made at the Yacht Racing Forum Newport, RI – In the last few months there has…
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