Polars (Charts not Bears)

[Journey6534]

Has anyone ever come across polar charts for an O'Day 22?

 

[Shoaldrafter]

O.K., I recall hearing the term, but since I am just a Weekend afternoon sailer, tell what a polar chart is? Keep it simiple.

Ed K

 

[Journey6534]

Polars describe a boat's performance under given true wind conditions. It plots how fast your boat can sail for a given tack. They're typically available for boats classified as racers or racer/cruisers, and even a lot of one-designs. I'm just curious if anyone has ever come across one for an O-22.

 

[Joe11688]

Here's a site that will help you figure out the Polars of your boat.
http://sailingusa.info/cal__hull_speed.htm Check it out.
Joe