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⛵ Sailboat Regatta (2D): Tacking to the Mark with Apparent Wind, Polar Diagram and VMG

2D sailboat regatta lab: apparent wind vector triangle, sail lift and drag, hull resistance, polar diagram, VMG and an autopilot that tacks to a windward mark, with in-page numerical checks.

Sports Physics & Biomechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version

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2D sailboat regatta lab: apparent wind vector triangle, sail lift and drag, hull resistance, polar diagram, VMG and an autopilot that tacks to a windward mark, with in-page numerical checks.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install