Calculate center of effort vs center of lateral resistance for balanced helm
Input Parameters
Results
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Combined CE from bow
ft
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Lead (CE-CLR)
ft
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Lead as % LWL
%
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Helm Balance
Reference
CE (combined) = Σ(CE_i × Area_i) / Σ(Area_i)
Lead = CE - CLR
Ideal lead = 5-12% of LWL for weather helm
Lee helm is dangerous (tends to turn into wind in gusts)