[Capri25] Capri 25 - Keel flexing?

[Odell Tuttle]

FYI - Below is what I received:

Smart-ass comments:   6
Trash talk:  2
Useful suggestions:   1
Dirty jokes:   3

You guys are the best.  I'll keep you posted on the outcome.

Thanks,
OT


Odell Tuttle
Chief Technology Officer
Healthland
1550 Utica Avenue South; Suite 945
Minneapolis, MN 55416
651.925.7728



On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Odell Tuttle <otuttle at gmail.com> wrote:

> In last night's heavy air race, I felt something very strange on the
> downwind runs.  In addition to the typical "hum" that you get at hull speed,
> I also felt a much lower-frequency (~ 1hz) harmonic vibration.  It seemed
> like it had much more energy than the typical hum - the whole boat shuttered
> on each oscillation.  I really think my keel was "waving" back and forth
> under all that water pressure.
>
> Is this possible?  If so, it doesn't sound very good.  Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> OT
>
>
>
> Odell Tuttle
> Chief Technology Officer
> Healthland
> 1550 Utica Avenue South; Suite 945
> Minneapolis, MN 55416
> 651.925.7728
>
>
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