Comment on why do reverse thrusters work on an airplane, but a fan on a sailboat doesn't work?

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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”.

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