Performance Catamaran Tips and Tricks - How to Create Sailing Polars

In this video, we explain how to create and refine sailing polars for a performance catamaran. Topics include: • Understanding what a polar diagram represents • Recording boat speed at different true wind speeds and angles • Using accurate wind and boat-speed data • Collecting data during steady sailing conditions • Identifying realistic target speeds • Comparing actual performance against the polar • Refining the data as sails, conditions and boat loading change • Using polars for sail selection, trim and weather routing Polars are specific to the boat and its configuration. The most useful data comes from repeated observations in stable conditions, creating an increasingly accurate picture of how the boat performs. Learn more about Outer Passage: https://outer-passage.com