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Aim for a maximum draft position about 40–50% aft on the sail to allow for gradual, efficient curvature.

Achieving a "deep" sail shape is about maximizing the lift-to-drag ratio and harnessing kinetic energy from the wind. Aim for a maximum draft position about 40–50%

Use telltales on both sides of the sail; ideally, they should be parallel and flowing backward to confirm laminar flow. Preparing For The Storm : How to Lie A-hull Aim for a maximum draft position about 40–50%