Apparent wind indicator
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An apparent wind indicator in yacht racing
, mostly called a windex, is a small weather vane
or arrow that gives an indication of the current wind direction.
When the object where the windex is connected to (e.g. top of a mast
) is moving the windex moves more towards the direction of the movement. Therefore, it does not shows the true wind direction but the apparent wind direction.
Sailors use this device to get a clue if they can point higher or to set the sail
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Yacht racing
Yacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
, mostly called a windex, is a small weather vane
Weather vane
A weather vane is an instrument for showing the direction of the wind. They are typically used as an architectural ornament to the highest point of a building....
or arrow that gives an indication of the current wind direction.
When the object where the windex is connected to (e.g. top of a mast
Mast (sailing)
The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall, vertical, or near vertical, spar, or arrangement of spars, which supports the sails. Large ships have several masts, with the size and configuration depending on the style of ship...
) is moving the windex moves more towards the direction of the movement. Therefore, it does not shows the true wind direction but the apparent wind direction.
Sailors use this device to get a clue if they can point higher or to set the sail
Sail
A sail is any type of surface intended to move a vessel, vehicle or rotor by being placed in a wind—in essence a propulsion wing. Sails are used in sailing.-History of sails:...
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