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Default sail shape and sideways force

Is sideways force always exactly perpendicular to the boat's centerline, as
shown by the vectors in Sleight's Manual (link below)? Can the camber of the
sail be forced to shift that force slightly forward?
http://scout235.tripod.com/Sleight_p_31.jpg
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