Wingsail for autonomous USV

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Just starting to explore the possibilities of a USV based on a wingsail design. After digging up some clues, I discovered that NACA 4 point is a promising foundation to build upon, particularly NACA 00018. As a complete beginner, I'm still in the process of learning the ropes. The design features a 120mm cord and sections that are 100mm tall. A sturdy 16mm OD carbon fibre tube will serve as the "mast" while also allowing for rotation. Meanwhile, 5mm OD carbon fibre tubes will be used for the booms. The size of the components is largely determined by the print volume of my trusty Flashforge Finder. As a result, I can scale up the sail in increments of 100mm with ease.