Comment on why do reverse thrusters work on an airplane, but a fan on a sailboat doesn't work?
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 1 week ago
A sail boat isn’t really pushed by the wind. The sail acts more like a wing and the difference in air pressure going around it is what actually moves the boat.
Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 week ago
It depends on the actual situation or maneuver during sailing. It’s a mix between the wing effect and the ancient “wind from behind is pushing the boat forward”.