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In stronger wind, how should a sail generally be shaped?

Flatter.

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  1. Rounder and deeper
  2. The same as in light air
  3. Flatter ✔

Why: The higher the wind speed, the flatter the sail should be to avoid being overpowered.

Huh, didn't know that: The higher the wind speed, the flatter the sail should be to avoid being overpowered.

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In strong wind, a flat sail is where it is at.
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References

Answer: Flatter. The higher the wind speed, the flatter the sail should be to avoid being overpowered.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    the higher the wind, the flatter the sail.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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