The low aspect ratio of square rigged sails (usually 1/2 to 1/3) produces much drag for the lift (motive power) produced, so they have very poor performance to windward and they cannot sail as close to the wind.
So have very poor performance to windward and they cannot sail as close to the wind. The low aspect ratio of square rigged sails (usually 1/2 to 1/3) produces much drag for the lift (motive power) produced.
The low aspect ratio of square rigged sails (usually 1/2 to 1/3) produces much drag for the lift (motive power) produced. So have very poor performance to windward and they cannot sail as close to the wind.
The low aspect ratio of square rigged sails (usually 1/2 to 1/3) produces much drag for the lift (motive power) produced. So have very poor performance to windward and they cannot sail as close to the wind.