Chord
The Chord is the shortest distance from the luff to the leech (i.e. without following the curve of the sail).
On the mainsail the chord will follow the centreline of the boom.
The angle of the chord is also known as the "Angle of Attack".
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The Chord is the shortest distance from the luff to the leech (i.e. without following the curve of the sail).
On the mainsail the chord will follow the centreline of the boom.
The angle of the chord is also known as the "Angle of Attack".