According to the online dictionary, that's the definition... doesn't say
anything about VMG, but I agree with you, except if there's a fat
slob on the boat.

\Weath"er*ly\, a. (Naut.) Working, or able to sail, close to the wind; as, a
weatherly ship. --Cooper.

OzOne wrote in message ...
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:58:09 +1300, MC scribbled
thusly:



My assumption was that weatherliness was tha ability of a yacht to
make ground to windward.
Any yacht can be stuffed up close to the wind with sails set and not
go anywhere, thew ability to actually _sail_ to windward is what is
required.



Exactly. Having a high VMG does not indicate weatherliness at all. Do
you agree?

Cheers

Hmmm weatherliness indicates a yachts ability to sail close to the
wind...SAIL close.
It is debatable if a weatherly boat will then make better VMG.
IMHO it would.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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