Whitelighter
Active member
Best VMG is almost dues west, while best boat speed and shortest distance is SW.
Why the difference - is it looking at future wind patterns?
Why the difference - is it looking at future wind patterns?
VMG doesnt make sense...
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Martin_J
Well-known member
VMG is Velocity Made Good towards the wind... It is purely relative to the wind and as shown on the polar...
It is not therefore VMG to the next waypoint / mark or finish line.
It is not therefore VMG to the next waypoint / mark or finish line.
Whitelighter
Active member
right, ok.
dont really see the point of that then
dont really see the point of that then
Alistairr
Active member
Don't put too much thought into it JB, remember we are mobo'ers..... Just point and shoot dear boy, Point and shoot!!!!!! 
Cheers
Al.
Cheers
Al.
Spyro
Well-known member
Don't sail above somewhere around 140 degrees if going down wind and below around 40 degrees if going upwind. You are better to tack upwind or gybe downwind this will be quicker than sailing the direct route. That is the point of VMG. Hope that explains it simply enough.
shaxi
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thanks spyro , i think that is enough !
