Which statement is TRUE about sail shape?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — You should put more belly in a sail in light airs than in a strong breeze.
Light air conditions require a deeper draft and increased sail curvature (belly) to capture low-velocity airflow and generate necessary aerodynamic lift, whereas strong breezes require a flatter sail profile to reduce excessive heeling moments.
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