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Formula for Leeway Calculation

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David Koenig
Chicago, FL, USA
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Formula for Leeway Calculation
Posted 2019, Oct 05 18:42
The formula for the leeway calculation needs to be revised for clarity - the denominator is Boat Speed squared. The trailing 2 without a ^ isn't clear. L = (k x h) / Bs^2
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jimmy cobb
tallahassee, FL, USA
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Reply 2023, Oct 14 22:03
Do boats normally come with a leeway table, are they hard to get?
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