I found an interesting article (ok, maybe not interesting) relating to the advantages of Twin Keels on the Interweb, the very obviously naned - The Advantages of Twin Keels, I'm not going to bother re-producing it - I just thought I would put it on here in case anybody was interested.
I've had a quick read of it and some of it doesn't really apply to the Jedda - but some does. I suppose the main thing, which we have known all along is the fact that when you are heeled over the leeward keel becomes more vertical and achieves greater depth and stability, while the windward keel creates downward lift increasing righting moment. The Jedda does have a noticeable sweet spot when heeling that is greater than many small yachts, I suppose this goes someway to explaining why...???...well, maybe...
I know that was an exceptionally interesting summary - I just thought seeing that Maggie is a twin keeler, the article should be referenced.
'til next time...happy sails...
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