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Keywords: VMGdwfttw.png Simple vector True Wind Boat velocity Apparent wind velocity diagram of two sailing situations which result in the same force generated by a fixed sail If Case 1 is possible in a steady state then Case 2 must be also possible as a steady state in a craft with less but non-zero friction between the craft and the support medium e g water or ice own 2010-06-14 Sirclicksalot Sailing diagrams Diagrams in English |