In high winds, there's never a dull moment. Mistakes are magnified by the wind and can result in a capsize. As the wind picks up, sailors have to shift their bodies further out of the boat to counterbalance the sideways force of the wind.
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While Chicago might be known as “the windy city,” Boston is the
windiest city in the United States with an average wind speed of 12.5 mph. This
makes for great sailing when the wind picks up.
In high winds, there's never a dull moment. Mistakes are magnified by the wind and can result in a capsize. As the wind picks up, sailors have to shift their bodies further out of the boat to counterbalance the sideways force of the wind. |
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