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Measuring the angle of a winger rudder by editing a photo to draw lines
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Winging it - Sailing with a winged rudder
Winged rudders have been mainstream in the National 12 class since around 2010. They provide a number of benefits including allowing the 12 to carry more crew weight as they provide transom lift, and increasing straight line speed in certain conditions.