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Old 02-19-2014, 02:13 PM   #25
Richard W
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Originally Posted by twistedtree View Post
The further the center of windage is from the bow attachment point and the closer to the center of gravity, the less it will sail.
That is the best take away from this discussion as the cause of swinging.



How to counter it when the center of windage and effort is on the opposite end from center of gravity and resistance ... and a back sail is not an option? Bridles? What else?
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