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Old 16-01-2015, 08:05   #1
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The hull acts as a sail?

'Vindskip' cargo ship uses its hull as a giant sail - CNN.com
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Old 16-01-2015, 08:13   #2
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So how does it sail on the opposite tack? Shorten sail?
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Looks very top heavy and unstable.
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It does vhat?
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