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Why vertical wind sensors make sense for performance sailing

Measuring the wind accurately is a difficult nut to crack. On land, it’s relatively simple, but afloat, the sensor is mounted on a moving boat at the rolling and pitching masthead. Add in the effects of the boat’s motion and the effects of the sails, and getting accurate data is a real challenge.

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