Developed New Type of Soft Wing Sail: Wing'soul

Discussion in 'Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics' started by mfly, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. mfly
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    mfly New Member

    Hello,

    During the summer of 2020, I developed a new type of wing sail. I was thinking about a new type of sail that would be ideal for a cruiser ever since I bought my boat, in 2016.

    I made a small trial sail as a prototype. The major obstacle was testing the rig, as I do not have a sailing dinghy, and there are few sailboats around where I am based (eastern Romania).

    Check out the Instructable, if you want full details on this rig.

    Wing’soul. Easiest to Build Wing Sail. https://www.instructables.com/Wingsoul-Easiest-to-Build-Wing-Sail/

    * Wing sail that requires NO rotating mast
    * No articulating hinge for camber control or tacking
    * Flat cut mainsail and jib; a first timer can tackle the sailmaking
    * Reduced mast turbulence; better slot effect
    * Has all the great properties of a junk rig: docile handling, sea worthy, easy to reef, great twist control, no sail flogging, no sheeting winches, easy downwind sailing, auto-tacking, easy to jerry rig if it rips (by lashing battens together), easy and cheap to repair because parts are general (not marine/sailboat specific), sail canvas can be UV-resistant, one working sail (no need for a sail wardrobe)
     

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  2. Will Gilmore
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    Will Gilmore Senior Member

    That is a very interesting design. I assume, for larger vessel applications, some cutout can be made to accommodate spreaders.

    I would love to see pictures of it in action.

    -Will (Dragonfly)
     
  3. ImaginaryNumber
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    ImaginaryNumber Imaginary Member

    Your sail looks similar to Paul McKay's Aerojunk rig. He posts on the Junk Rig Association Website. Maybe you can collaborate with him.

    https://tammynorie.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/aerojunk-folio-interim-2.pdf

    The Junk Rig Association - Improving Paul McKay's Wishbone Junk https://junkrigassociation.org/technical_forum/3223356
    The Junk Rig Association - The Aerojunk https://jra.wildapricot.org/technical_forum/1152568
    The Junk Rig Association - AeroJunk Update https://jra.wildapricot.org/general_forum/1378058

    https://www.boatdesign.net/attachments/the-aerojunk-2-we-pdf.155905

    ETA:
    After reading your Instructable I see that you are very aware of Paul McKay and his Aerojunk. My bad! :( Would like to see how your sail works on a boat, as I'm sure you would too.
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2021
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